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Looping Statements in C

The document provides an overview of looping statements in C, detailing their importance in automating repetitive tasks. It describes three primary types of loops: 'for', 'while', and 'do while', along with their unique features and use cases. Each loop type is explained in terms of its syntax, advantages, and scenarios where it is best applied.

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Looping Statements in C

The document provides an overview of looping statements in C, detailing their importance in automating repetitive tasks. It describes three primary types of loops: 'for', 'while', and 'do while', along with their unique features and use cases. Each loop type is explained in terms of its syntax, advantages, and scenarios where it is best applied.

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LOOPING

STATEMENTS
IN C
OVERVIEW
In C, looping statements allows the
user to execute a block of code
repeatedly based on a specified
condition. They play a crucial role in
automating repetitive tasks, making
code more efficient and reducing
redundancy. We can nest loops within
each other for more complex
iterations. There are three primary
types of loops: ‘for’, ‘while’, and ‘do
while’. Each of these serves a
LOOP FUNCTION SYNTAX
for is typically used
when the number of
for(initailization;con
dition;i++/i--)
{
iterations is known //statements;
in advance. }

while is used when the


number of iterations
while(condition)
{
is not known //statements;
beforehand and the }
loop continues as
long as the condition
is true.
do is similar to the
while loop, but it
do
{
while guarantees that the //statements;
block of code will }
execute at least while(condition);
Features Of for Loop- What
makes it unique
 Compact Structure- It condenses the
initialization, condition checking, and
increment/decrement into a single line, making it
easy to read and understand.
 We can declare and initialize loop control
variables directly within the for statement. This
limits their scope to the loop, helping avoid
conflicts with other variables in the program.
 The for loop allows the initialization and
incrementing of multiple control variables in a
single statement, enabling more complex
iteration scenarios.
 It can have multiple levels of nested for
loops to work with multi-dimensional
arrays or perform complex iterations.
 It can use complex boolean expressions
in the loop condition, allowing for more
control over loop execution.
A boolean variable is a data type that can
hold one of two possible values: true or
false. It is used to represent logical values
and conditions.
 We can use break and continue
statements within the for loop, allowing
for a quick exit or skipping iterations
based on conditions.
Features Of while Loop-
What makes it unique
 Uncertain Iterations- It is well-suited for
situations where the number of iterations is
unknown at the start, making it ideal for
tasks like waiting for user input or processing
data until a certain state is reached.
 Dynamic Condition Updates- Since the
condition of a while loop is checked before
each iteration, we can modify the variables
involved in the condition inside the loop body.
This can lead to more dynamic behavior.
 Flexibility- We can combine multiple
conditions using logical operators
(&&(and), ||(or)) within a while loop. This
allows for complex control over the loop
execution based on multiple criteria.
 We can use a boolean flag to control the
loop execution. This approach is
particularly useful for more complex exit
conditions, and handling multiple exit
scenarios.
A flag is typically a boolean variable
that indicates whether the loop should
continue running or exit.
Features Of do while Loop-
What makes it unique
 Post-Condition Checking- The do while
loop checks its condition after
executing the loop body. This means
that the loop body will always execute
at least once, regardless of whether the
condition is true or false initially.
 We can change variables within the
loop body that affect the condition,
allowing for more flexible and varied
execution patterns.
 This loop is particularly suited for cases
where input validation is required,
ensuring that the user is prompted at least
once. For example-
In Password Validation Program, this loop
ensures that user is asked for password at
least once, afterwards, it repeatedly
prompts user to enter password until they
provide correct password.
Similarly, in menu-driven applications,
the do while loop is ideal for presenting
the menu to users at least once, allowing
them to make choices repeatedly until
they decide to exit.
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