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C Programming Loops Explained

The document explains loops in C programming, detailing three types: for, while, and do...while loops, each with their syntax and examples. It also covers key concepts like initialization, condition, and increment/decrement, as well as control statements like break and continue. Additionally, it provides real examples for summing numbers and calculating factorials, along with a summary table comparing the loop types.

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C Programming Loops Explained

The document explains loops in C programming, detailing three types: for, while, and do...while loops, each with their syntax and examples. It also covers key concepts like initialization, condition, and increment/decrement, as well as control statements like break and continue. Additionally, it provides real examples for summing numbers and calculating factorials, along with a summary table comparing the loop types.

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C Programming: Loops

What is a Loop in C?

A loop is a control structure that allows you to execute a block of code repeatedly based on a condition.

Types of Loops in C

1. for Loop:

Used when the number of iterations is known.

Syntax:

for(initialization; condition; increment/decrement) {

// Code to be repeated

Example:

for(int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {

printf("%d\n", i);

2. while Loop:

Used when the number of iterations is not known.

Syntax:

while(condition) {

// Code to be repeated

Example:

int i = 1;

while(i <= 5) {

printf("%d\n", i);

i++;

3. do...while Loop:

Runs at least once, even if the condition is false.

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Syntax:

do {

// Code to be repeated

} while(condition);

Example:

int i = 1;

do {

printf("%d\n", i);

i++;

} while(i <= 5);

Key Concepts:

- Initialization - setting a starting point (e.g., i = 0)

- Condition - loop continues as long as true (e.g., i < 5)

- Increment/Decrement - modifies loop control variable (e.g., i++)

Loop Control Statements:

break; - Exits the loop immediately.

continue; - Skips the current iteration.

Example with break:

for(int i = 1; i <= 10; i++) {

if(i == 5) break;

printf("%d\n", i);

Example with continue:

for(int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {

if(i == 3) continue;

printf("%d\n", i); // Skips 3

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Real Examples:

Sum of numbers from 1 to N:

int sum = 0, i = 1;

while(i <= 10) {

sum += i;

i++;

printf("Sum = %d", sum);

Factorial of a number:

int n = 5, fact = 1;

for(int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {

fact *= i;

printf("Factorial = %d", fact);

Summary Table:

Loop Type | Condition Checked | Minimum Runs | Best For

-------------------------------------------------------------

for | Before each loop | 0 | Known iterations

while | Before each loop | 0 | Unknown iterations

do...while | After each loop | At least 1 | At least once execution

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