Python Loops

Python Loops

In Python, you can use loops to repeatedly execute a block of code. There are two main types of loops: for loops and while loops.

 

for loop:

The for loop is used to iterate over a sequence (such as a list, tuple, string, or range).

Example:

 # Iterating over a list

    fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]

    for fruit in fruits:

     print(fruit)

# Iterating over a range

   For i in range(5):

     print(i)

 

while loop:

The while loop is used to repeatedly execute a block of code as long as a given condition is true.

Example:

# Using a while loop to print numbers from 0 to 4

count = 0

while count < 5:

   print(count) count += 1

  # Increment the counter

Loop Control Statements:

Python also provides loop control statements to modify the execution of loops:




break: Terminates the loop and transfers control to the statement immediately after the loop.




continue: Skips the rest of the code inside the loop for the current iteration and moves to the next iteration.

Example:

# Using break to exit a loop prematurely

for i in range(10):

if i == 5: break

print(i)

 # Using continue to skip an iteration

for i in range(5):

  if i == 2: continue

print(i)

These examples provide a basic overview of looping in Python. Depending on the specific task, you might choose between for and while loops, and use loop control statements when needed