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Introduction to JavaScript Loops: For, While, and Do/While

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Learn how to use loops in JavaScript to repeat a block of code.

Introduction to JavaScript Loops

Loops are used to repeat a block of code for a specified number of times. In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of JavaScript loops.

For Loops

The for loop is used to repeat a block of code for a specified number of times. Here is an example of how to use a for loop:

for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
  console.log(i);
}

While Loops

The while loop is used to repeat a block of code while a certain condition is true. Here is an example of how to use a while loop:

let i = 0;
while (i < 5) {
  console.log(i);
  i++;
}

Do/While Loops

The do/while loop is used to repeat a block of code while a certain condition is true. Here is an example of how to use a do/while loop:

let i = 0;
do {
  console.log(i);
  i++;
} while (i < 5);

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the basics of JavaScript loops. We learned how to use for loops, while loops, and do/while loops to repeat a block of code.

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