Control Flow in Python

Control Flow in Python

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Control flow in Python determines the order in which code is executed. It allows you to make decisions and repeat actions based on specific conditions. Python provides several constructs to manipulate control flow:

Conditional Statements

if, elif, else: These statements allow you to execute different code blocks based on whether a condition is true or false.

Loops

for loop: Iterates over a sequence (like a list, tuple, or string).

while loop: Repeats a block of code as long as a condition is true.

Other Control Flow Tools

break: Exits a loop prematurely.

continue: Skips the current iteration of a loop and moves to the next.

pass: A null operation, often used as a placeholder.

match-case: (Python 3.10+) A pattern matching statement for more concise conditional logic.

In essence, control flow statements give your Python programs the ability to make choices and perform actions repeatedly, making them dynamic and versatile.