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Loops in Python: Mastering
While Loops & For Loops
Learn how to efficiently repeat tasks and
iterate through data using Python's powerful
looping constructs: while and for loops.
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What are Loops in Python?
Loops allow you to execute a block of code
multiple times, either for a fixed number of
iterations or until a specific condition is met.
Why use loops?
Automates repetitive tasks.
Simplifies working with data structures like
lists and dictionaries.
Helps iterate over a range of values or
sequences efficiently.
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Types of Loops in Python
Python provides two primary types of
loops:
Repeats a block of code as
long as a condition is True.
While
Loop Example: Keep asking for user
input until it's valid.
Iterates over a sequence
(like a list, tuple, or string) or a
For range of numbers.
Loop Example: Process each item in
a list.
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While Loop – Introduction
The while loop repeatedly executes a block of code
as long as the given condition is True.
Syntax
The condition is checked before
Key each iteration.
Features If the condition becomes False, the
loop stops.
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While Loop – Example
Example
Basic While Loop
The loop starts with count = 1.
The condition count <= 5 is
Explanation: checked before each iteration.
The loop stops when count
exceeds 5.
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While Loop – Infinite Loops
A while loop can accidentally run forever if the
condition never becomes False.
Example
Fix: Ensure the loop has a mechanism to update
variables and eventually end.
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For Loop – Introduction
The for loop iterates over a sequence (like a
list, string, or range) and executes a block of
code for each element in the sequence.
Syntax
Automatically stops when the
sequence is fully iterated.
Key Best suited for situations where the
Features: number of iterations is
predetermined.
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For Loop – Example
The for loop iterates over a sequence (like a
list, string, or range) and executes a block of
code for each element in the sequence.
Example 1: Iterating Over a List
The loop iterates over each element
in the fruits list.
Explanation
Each element is assigned to fruit
during each iteration.
Output
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For Loop – Range Function
The range() function generates a sequence of
numbers, commonly used in for loops.
Syntax:
start: Starting number (default is 0).
stop: End (exclusive).
step: Increment (default is 1).
Example
Output
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Loop Control Statements
Python provides special statements to control
the flow of loops:
Immediately exits the loop.
break
Skips the current iteration and
moves to the next.
continue
A placeholder that does nothing.
pass
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While vs. For Loop
While For
Use Case
Repeats until a Iterates over
condition is False. sequences or ranges.
Condition
Must be explicitly Must be explicitly
defined. defined.
Common Use Cases
Indeterminate Determinate
iterations (e.g., user iterations (e.g.,
input). processing lists).
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Nested Loops
Loops can be nested inside
each other to handle complex
scenarios.
Example
The outer loop runs 3 times, and for
Explanation each iteration, the inner loop runs 2
times.
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Using Else with Loops
In Python, else can be used with loops to execute
a block of code after the loop finishes normally.
Example with for
Example with while:
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Common Errors in Loops
Infinite Loops in while:
Forgetting to update the condition variable leads to
infinite loops.
Index Errors in for:
Accessing elements outside the sequence range.
Misusing break and continue:
Forgetting how they affect loop flow can lead to
unexpected behavior.
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Wrap-Up
"Mastering Loops for Efficient Python
Programming"
Loops are fundamental for automating
repetitive tasks and iterating over data
structures. Use while for flexible, condition-
driven loops and for for sequence-based
iterations. Experiment with control statements
and nested loops to build powerful logic.
Happy coding!
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