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What does "loop" mean in programming?
loop is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A programming construct that repeats a block of code while a condition is true or for each item in a collection. Common loop types are for, while, and for...of.
Example
"Use a for loop to process each item in the list."
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