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Looping Statements In C

The document provides an overview of looping statements in C, highlighting their importance in automating repetitive tasks and improving code efficiency. It details three primary types of loops: 'for', 'while', and 'do while', each with unique features and use cases. The document also discusses the specific advantages of each loop type, such as compact structure for 'for', uncertain iterations for 'while', and post-condition checking for 'do while'.

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Looping Statements In C

The document provides an overview of looping statements in C, highlighting their importance in automating repetitive tasks and improving code efficiency. It details three primary types of loops: 'for', 'while', and 'do while', each with unique features and use cases. The document also discusses the specific advantages of each loop type, such as compact structure for 'for', uncertain iterations for 'while', and post-condition checking for 'do while'.

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LOOPING STATEMENTS

IN C
OVERVIEW
In C, looping statements allows the user to
execute a block of code repeatedly based on a
specified condition. They play a crucial role in
automating repetitive tasks, making code
more efficient and reducing redundancy. We
can nest loops within each other for more
complex iterations. There are three primary
types of loops: ‘for’, ‘while’, and ‘do while’.
Each of these serves a unique purpose and is
suited for different scenarios.
LOOP FUNCTION SYNTAX
is typically used when the for(initailization;conditio
for number of iterations is n;i++/i--)
{
known in advance. //statements;
}

while is used when the number while(condition)


of iterations is not known {
beforehand and the loop //statements;
continues as long as the }
condition is true.

do while is similar to the while do


loop, but it guarantees {
that the block of code will //statements;
execute at least once, as }
the condition is checked while(condition);
after the loop body.
Features Of for Loop- What
makes it unique
▪ Compact Structure- It condenses the initialization,
condition checking, and increment/decrement into a
single line, making it easy to read and understand.
▪ We can declare and initialize loop control variables
directly within the for statement. This limits their
scope to the loop, helping avoid conflicts with other
variables in the program.
▪ The for loop allows the initialization and incrementing
of multiple control variables in a single statement,
enabling more complex iteration scenarios.
▪ It can have multiple levels of nested for loops to
work with multi-dimensional arrays or perform
complex iterations.
▪ It can use complex boolean expressions in the
loop condition, allowing for more control over
loop execution.
A boolean variable is a data type that can hold one
of two possible values: true or false. It is used to
represent logical values and conditions.
▪ We can use break and continue statements
within the for loop, allowing for a quick exit or
skipping iterations based on conditions.
Features Of while Loop- What
makes it unique
▪ Uncertain Iterations- It is well-suited for situations
where the number of iterations is unknown at the
start, making it ideal for tasks like waiting for user
input or processing data until a certain state is
reached.
▪ Dynamic Condition Updates- Since the condition of a
while loop is checked before each iteration, we can
modify the variables involved in the condition inside
the loop body. This can lead to more dynamic
behavior.
▪ Flexibility- We can combine multiple
conditions using logical operators (&&(and),
||(or)) within a while loop. This allows for
complex control over the loop execution
based on multiple criteria.
▪ We can use a boolean flag to control the loop
execution. This approach is particularly
useful for more complex exit conditions, and
handling multiple exit scenarios.
A flag is typically a boolean variable that
indicates whether the loop should continue
running or exit.
Features Of do while Loop-
What makes it unique
▪ Post-Condition Checking- The do while loop
checks its condition after executing the loop
body. This means that the loop body will always
execute at least once, regardless of whether the
condition is true or false initially.
▪ We can change variables within the loop body
that affect the condition, allowing for more
flexible and varied execution patterns.
▪ This loop is particularly suited for cases where input
validation is required, ensuring that the user is
prompted at least once. For example-
In Password Validation Program, this loop ensures
that user is asked for password at least once,
afterwards, it repeatedly prompts user to enter
password until they provide correct password.
Similarly, in menu-driven applications, the do while
loop is ideal for presenting the menu to users at least
once, allowing them to make choices repeatedly
until they decide to exit.
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