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Python While Loop Basics and Examples

A while loop in Python executes a block of code as long as a specified condition is True, and it must change within the loop to avoid infinite loops. The document provides examples of counting, infinite loops, and the use of break and continue statements, along with practical use cases and tips for using while loops effectively. Additionally, it includes practice questions for reinforcing the concepts learned.

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Python While Loop Basics and Examples

A while loop in Python executes a block of code as long as a specified condition is True, and it must change within the loop to avoid infinite loops. The document provides examples of counting, infinite loops, and the use of break and continue statements, along with practical use cases and tips for using while loops effectively. Additionally, it includes practice questions for reinforcing the concepts learned.

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Python While Loop :–

What is a while loop?


A while loop in Python repeatedly executes a block of code as long as a specified condition
is True.

Syntax:

while condition:
# code block to execute

• The loop continues until the condition becomes False.


• You must ensure the condition changes within the loop, otherwise it will cause an
infinite loop.

Example 1: Counting from 1 to 5

count = 1
while count <= 5:
print(count)
count += 1

Output:

1
2
3
4
5

Infinite Loop Example

while True:
print("This will run forever!")

Use Ctrl+C to stop an infinite loop during execution.

Break Statement
The break statement exits the loop prematurely.

x = 1
while x < 10:
if x == 5:
break
print(x)
x += 1

Output:
1
2
3
4

Continue Statement
The continue statement skips the rest of the code in the loop for that iteration.

x = 0
while x < 5:
x += 1
if x == 3:
continue
print(x)

Output:

1
2
4
5

Use Cases of while Loops


• Repeating tasks when you don’t know how many times to repeat in advance.
• Waiting for user input.
• Games, simulations, menus, etc.

Tips
• Always check your loop condition.
• Make sure there is an exit condition, or use break.

️ Practice Questions:-
1⃣ Print numbers from 10 to 1 using a while loop.

i = 10
while i >= 1:
print(i)
i -= 1

2⃣ Keep asking the user for a number until they enter 0.

while num != 0:
num = int(input("Enter a number (0 to stop): "))

3⃣ Find the sum of first n natural numbers (where n is input from


n = int(input("Enter n: "))
sum_ = 0
i = 1
while i <= n:
sum_ += i
i += 1
print("Sum:", sum_)

4⃣ Print only even numbers from 1 to 20 using while.

i = 1
while i <= 20:
if i % 2 == 0:
print(i)
i += 1

5⃣ Create a simple password checker that loops until the user


types the correct password.

correct_password = "Abhishek"
password = input("Enter password: ")
while password != correct_password:
password = input("Incorrect. Try again: ")
print("Access granted")

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