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Python Loops: For vs While Explained

The document explains the use of 'for' and 'while' loops in Python programming. 'For' loops are used for iterating over sequences or executing code a specific number of times, while 'while' loops repeat code as long as a condition is true. It provides guidelines on when to use each type of loop based on the known number of iterations and conditions.

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Python Loops: For vs While Explained

The document explains the use of 'for' and 'while' loops in Python programming. 'For' loops are used for iterating over sequences or executing code a specific number of times, while 'while' loops repeat code as long as a condition is true. It provides guidelines on when to use each type of loop based on the known number of iterations and conditions.

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Python loops

For & While

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For loop: Used for iterating over a
sequence (such as a list, tuple, or
string) or executing a block of code a
specific number of times.

While loop: Used for repeating a block


of code as long as a specified
condition is true, allowing for indefinite
iteration until the condition becomes
false.
Use while loops when:
1. You need to repeat a block of code until
a
certain condition is met.
2. You don't know the number of iterations
in advance.
3. You want to create a loop that runs
indefinitely until you manually break it or a
condition becomes false.
Use for loops when:
1. You know the number of iterations in
advance or have a sequence to iterate
through (e.g., lists, tuples, strings, or
ranges).
2. You want to iterate over each item in a
collection.
3. You want to execute a block of code a
specific number of times.

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