Loops

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

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Below is a table listing the different types of loops in the C language.
Loop Type Description
while loop Repeats a statement or group of statements while a given condition is true.
It tests the condition before executing the loop body.
for loop Executes 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 loops inside any other while, for, or do..while loop.

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