while loop in C
The while loop in C language is used to iterate the part of program or statements many times.
In while loop, condition is given before the statement.
So it is different from the do while loop.
It can execute the statements 0 or more times.
When use while loop in C
The C language while loop should be used if number of iteration is uncertain or unknown.
Syntax of while loop in C language
The syntax of while loop in c language is given below:
while(condition)
{
//code to be executed
}
Flowchart of while loop in C
Example of while loop in C language
Program to print table for the given number using while loop in C
#include <stdio.h>
#include<conio.h>
void main()
{
int i=1,number=0;
clrscr();
printf("Enter a number: ");
scanf("%d",&number);
while(i<=10)
{
printf("%d \n",(number*i));
i++;
}
getch();
}
Output
Enter a number: 50
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Infinitive while loop in C
If you pass 1 as a expression in while loop, it will run infinite number of times.
while(1)
{
//statement
}