The for loop

14-minute lesson · module-iteration-01

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The for loop

14-minute lesson · module-iteration-01

  • Iterate over a range or a sequence with a `for` loop.
  • Use `range(stop)`, `range(start, stop)`, and `range(start, stop, step)`.
  • Run a fixed-count loop body.

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How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Interactive Edition source · More About Iteration / The for loop

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