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Control flow construct for executing code repeatedly

In computer programming, a loop is a control flow construct that allows code to be executed repeatedly, usually with minor alterations between repetitions. Loops can be used to perform a repeated action on all items in a collection, or to implement a long lived program. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Loop (statement)A 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Statement of Retraction: p38/p53/miR-200a-3p feedback loop promotes oxidative stress-mediated liver cell deathInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: All about the Commodore 64The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Practical implementation of automated closed-loop insulin delivery: A French position statementCited 40 times
  5. Go sideways: Control flowA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Loop optimizationA closely related topic

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  1. Overview
  2. Conditional loop
  3. Enumeration
  4. Loops in functional programming
  5. Loop counter
  6. Early exit and continuation
  7. Infinite loop

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