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JavaScript The Solution

Posted by paulscanlon
paulscanlon
Courses Plus Student 26,735 Points

Question about loops

Hi guys.

Just finished the practice loops workshop after giving JavaScript a break for a while.

What are the different use cases for while, doWhile and for loops if I can essentially do the same thing with each, as shown in the above mentioned workshop?

Thanks in advance Happy coding

Paul

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,784 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,784 Points

Each type of loop is best suited to certain situations:

  • for — when you need to create and maintain a counter or index
  • while — when a non-counter condition will control the iterations
  • do...while — when the code must be performed before the condition is tested
paulscanlon
paulscanlon
Courses Plus Student 26,735 Points

Thanks for the reply