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What is the main purpose of using loops in programming?
What is the main purpose of using loops in programming?
Which of the following correctly describes a while loop?
Which of the following correctly describes a while loop?
In a do-while loop, when is the condition checked?
In a do-while loop, when is the condition checked?
What does the following while loop do? while (x!=10) { printf("%d\n",x); x++; }
What does the following while loop do? while (x!=10) { printf("%d\n",x); x++; }
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What is a potential use case for nesting loops?
What is a potential use case for nesting loops?
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Which statement best describes the purpose of a break statement in loops?
Which statement best describes the purpose of a break statement in loops?
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When would a do-while loop be preferred over a while loop?
When would a do-while loop be preferred over a while loop?
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In the while loop example with condition x!=10, what would happen if x starts at 10?
In the while loop example with condition x!=10, what would happen if x starts at 10?
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Study Notes
Programming Techniques DT143G - Lecture 5: Loops
- This lecture covers various types of loops in programming, including while loops, do-while loops, for loops, nested loops, and breaks within loops.
- Loops are used to repeat sets of instructions a specified number of times.
- Common uses of loops include input validation (ensuring user input meets criteria), performing mathematical computations, manipulating variables (e.g., finding maximum, minimum, average values), and iterating through data structures (arrays, tables).
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While Loops:
- Syntax:
while (condition) {statement;}orwhile (condition) {statement1; statement2; ...} - Repeatedly executes a block of code as long as the condition is true. The flowchart illustrates the loop's logic (checking the condition before each iteration). Example code is shown demonstrating its use.
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Do-While Loops:
- Syntax:
do {statement} while (condition); - Always executes the code block at least once, then repeats based on condition. The flowchart illustrates the loop's logic (checking the condition after each iteration). Example code is shown demonstrating its use.
- Syntax:
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For Loops:
- Syntax:
for (init; condition; change) statement;orfor (init; condition; change) { body } - Structured loops with a defined initialization, a conditional check, and an update. Code example is given, showing the execution order (initializing, checking condition, executing code, updating, going back to condition check)
- Initialization, condition, and update are key parts of the syntax, each has its function in the loop.
- Syntax:
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Nested Loops:
- Loops inside other loops. Useful for multi-dimensional data structures such as matrices (2D), or multi-dimensional arrays as illustrated in the provided example. This example code uses nested for loops.
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Breaks and Continues:
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break: Exits a loop prematurely when certain conditions are met. -
continue: Skips the rest of the current iteration and moves immediately to the next iteration within the loop. Examples are provided to illustrate these statements use-cases, highlighting how they alter the normal flow of a loop.
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Loop Considerations
- Avoiding Infinite Loops: Conditions in loops must lead to the loop eventually ending, not running indefinitely. Carefully review the conditions used in your loops.
- Modifying Loop Variables: Avoid changing the variables used in the loop's condition within the loop itself in for-loops; this practice can often lead to unexpected behavior. While possible in rare circumstances (as noted in the lecture), this practice isn't generally encouraged.
Additional Notes
- Looping is ubiquitous in algorithms, important for accomplishing many tasks in programming.
- Syntax examples, flowcharts, and considerations are included in these notes.
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This lecture delves into different types of loops in programming, including while loops, do-while loops, and for loops. It explains their syntax, usage, and applications in tasks such as input validation and data manipulation. Learn how to efficiently repeat instructions and control flow in your code.
