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Advanced Loops in Python

The document provides advanced examples of looping in Python, including for loops, nested for loops, while loops, and nested while loops. It explains their purposes and provides code snippets for scenarios such as iterating over a matrix, handling product-region combinations, simulating a login system, and an ATM cash withdrawal simulation. A summary table outlines the loop types, their purposes, and example use cases.

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Advanced Loops in Python

The document provides advanced examples of looping in Python, including for loops, nested for loops, while loops, and nested while loops. It explains their purposes and provides code snippets for scenarios such as iterating over a matrix, handling product-region combinations, simulating a login system, and an ATM cash withdrawal simulation. A summary table outlines the loop types, their purposes, and example use cases.

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Advanced Looping in Python: Detailed

Explanation with Examples


For Loop – Advanced Example
The for loop is generally used when you know how many times you need to iterate.

Example: Iterating Over a Multi-Dimensional List (Matrix)

Code:
matrix = [
[10, 20, 30],
[40, 50, 60],
[70, 80, 90]
]

for row in matrix:


for value in row:
if value % 40 == 0:
print(f"Found multiple of 40: {value}")

Explanation: Outer loop iterates over rows. Inner loop iterates over each value in the row.
Checks and prints if the number is a multiple of 40.

Nested For Loop – Advanced Example


Nested for loops are used to handle combinations or 2D data.

Example: Product and Region Combinations

Code:
products = ["Laptop", "Tablet", "Phone"]
regions = ["North", "South", "East", "West"]

for product in products:


for region in regions:
print(f"Sales report for {product} in {region}")

Explanation: Compares each product with every region (cross-combination). Used in multi-
dimensional analysis.
While Loop – Advanced Example
The while loop is used when the number of iterations is unknown and depends on a
condition.

Example: Simulating a Login System

Code:
correct_password = "python123"
attempts = 0
max_attempts = 3

while attempts < max_attempts:


password = input("Enter your password: ")
if password == correct_password:
print("Login successful!")
break
else:
print("Incorrect password.")
attempts += 1

if attempts == max_attempts:
print("Account locked. Too many failed attempts.")

Explanation: Continues to ask for password until user enters the correct one or exceeds max
attempts.

Nested While Loop – Advanced Example


Useful for multi-level unknown conditions.

Example: ATM Cash Withdrawal Simulation

Code:
balance = 10000
while True:
print(f"Current balance: {balance}")
while True:
withdraw = int(input("Enter amount to withdraw (multiples of 500): "))
if withdraw % 500 == 0 and withdraw <= balance:
balance -= withdraw
print(f"Please collect your cash. New balance: {balance}")
break
else:
print("Invalid amount. Try again.")
continue_choice = input("Do you want to make another transaction? (yes/no): ")
if continue_choice.lower() != 'yes':
print("Thank you for using the ATM.")
break

Explanation: Outer while handles transaction continuation. Inner while handles correct
withdrawal condition.

Summary Table
Loop Type Purpose Example Use Case
For loop Fixed iteration Process each item in a list
Nested for Cross combinations, Region vs. Product analysis
matrices
While loop Unknown iteration count Login system, user input
validation
Nested while Multi-level conditions ATM simulation, multi-step
approvals

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