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    C++ Loop Types


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    There may be a situation, when you need to execute a block of code several
    number of times. In general statements are executed sequentially: The first
    statement in a function is executed first, followed by the second, and so on.

    Programming languages provide various control structures that allow for more
    complicated execution paths.

    A loop statement allows us to execute a statement or group of statements multiple


    times and following is the general from of a loop statement in most of the
    programming languages:

    C++ programming language provides the following types of loop to handle looping
    requirements. Click the following links to check their detail.

    Loop Type Description

    while loop Repeats a statement or group of statements while a given

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    condition is true. It tests the condition before executing the


    loop body.

    for loop Execute a sequence of statements multiple times and


    abbreviates the code that manages the loop variable.

    do...while loop Like a while statement, except that it tests the condition at
    the end of the loop body

    nested loops You can use one or more loop inside any another while, for
    or do..while loop.

    Loop Control Statements


    Loop control statements change execution from its normal sequence. When
    execution leaves a scope, all automatic objects that were created in that scope are
    destroyed.

    C++ supports the following control statements. Click the following links to check
    their detail.

    Control Statement Description

    break statement Terminates the loop or switch statement and transfers


    execution to the statement immediately following the loop
    or switch.

    continue Causes the loop to skip the remainder of its body and
    immediately retest its condition prior to reiterating.
    statement

    goto statement Transfers control to the labeled statement. Though it is not


    advised to use goto statement in your program.

    The Infinite Loop


    A loop becomes infinite loop if a condition never becomes false. The for loop is
    traditionally used for this purpose. Since none of the three expressions that form
    the for loop are required, you can make an endless loop by leaving the conditional
    expression empty.

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    #include <iostream>
    using namespace std;

    int main () {

    for( ; ; ) {
    printf("This loop will run forever.\n");
    }

    return 0;
    }

    When the conditional expression is absent, it is assumed to be true. You may have
    an initialization and increment expression, but C++ programmers more commonly
    use the for(;;) construct to signify an infinite loop.

    NOTE: You can terminate an infinite loop by pressing Ctrl + C keys.

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