Greetings, Future Coder! Let's unravel the while
and do-while
loops in Java. Picture these loops as cosmic spirals, taking us around the same block of code until we hit the right constellation or condition. First, we'll orbit while
loops, then do-while
loops, and finally, understand when to use each one.
Loops automate repetitive tasks, like spiraling around a galaxy until a specific star is spotted. Imagine a race track: our code is the runner, circling laps (repeating the same block of code) until the required number of laps (loop's condition) is completed.
A Java while
loop repeatedly executes a block of code as long as its given condition remains true.
Here is the while
loop's structure:
Here's a simple while
loop example that counts down from 5 to 0:
Notice the decrementing command countdown--
? Without it, our code would become an infinite loop, circling around indefinitely. Be cautious!
