Java While Loop
Loops
Loops can execute a block of code as long as a specified condition is reached.
Loops are handy because they save time, reduce errors, and they make code more readable.
Java While Loop
The while
loop loops through a block of code as long as a specified condition is true
:
SyntaxGet your own Java Server
while (condition) {
// code block to be executed
}
In the example below, the code in the loop will run, over and over again, as long as a variable (i) is less than 5:
Note: Do not forget to increase the variable used in the condition, otherwise the loop will never end!
Exercise?What is this?
Test your skills by answering a few questions about the topics of this page
How many times will the following loop execute?int i = 0;
while (i < 4) {
i++;
}