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Loop C

The document compares three looping statements in C: for, while, and do-while. The for loop is used for a known number of iterations, the while loop for an unknown number, and the do-while loop ensures at least one execution. Key differences include that the do-while loop checks the condition after execution, while the while and for loops check before execution.

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Loop C

The document compares three looping statements in C: for, while, and do-while. The for loop is used for a known number of iterations, the while loop for an unknown number, and the do-while loop ensures at least one execution. Key differences include that the do-while loop checks the condition after execution, while the while and for loops check before execution.

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Comparison of Looping Statements in C: for, while, and do-while

1. General Explanation

For Loop
Used when the number of iterations is known. Syntax:

for(initialization; condition; update) {


// Loop body
}

While Loop
Runs as long as the condition is true, suitable for uncertain iteration counts.

while(condition) {
// Loop body
}

Do-While Loop
Executes at least once before checking the condition.

do {
// Loop body
} while(condition);

2. Comparison
Loop Type Execution Condition Use Case
For Condition checked before Known number of iterations
each iteration
While Condition checked before Unknown number of
each iteration iterations
Do-While Condition checked after At least one execution
execution required

Key Difference: `do-while` executes at least once, while `while` may not execute at all if the
condition is false initially.

3. Practical Examples

For Loop Example:


#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
for(int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
printf("%d ", i);
}
return 0;
}

While Loop Example:


#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int i = 1;
while(i <= 5) {
printf("%d ", i);
i++;
}
return 0;
}

Do-While Loop Example:


#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
int i = 1;
do {
printf("%d ", i);
i++;
} while(i <= 5);
return 0;
}

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