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Java Basics
Java Basics
Infinite Loop
What is an infinite loop?
An infinite loop is a loop that continues executing indefinitely without a condition that would cause it to terminate. This can result in your program becoming unresponsive or consuming excessive system resources.
Here's an example of an infinite loop in Java:
Main
while (true) { // Code to be executed indefinitely }
To avoid infinite loops:
Ensure a proper termination condition: Double-check that your loop has a well-defined termination condition. The condition should eventually evaluate as false
, allowing the loop to exit;
Example:
Main
int count = 0; while (count < 10) { // Code to be executed count++; }
Utilize loop control statements such as break
or return
to explicitly exit the loop when a specific condition is met.
Example:
Main
while (true) { // Code to be executed if (condition) { break; // Exit the loop } }
1. Which loop construct in Java is best suited when the number of iterations is known?
2. Which keyword is used to exit a loop prematurely?
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