For and While Loops

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Explain the difference between a "FOR" and "WHILE" loop.

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All for loops can be written as while loops, and vice-versa. The distinction is how the entrance/exit criteria are organized for the executable code.

For loops usually execute in a predetermined range that is hard coded in (typically you know how many times the loop should run). While loops are conditional based (if this hypothetical condition is true, then perform these tasks etc).

For loops usually execute in a predetermined range that is hard coded in. While loops are conditional based.

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