Title: Python while Loops: Repeating Tasks Conditionally – Real Python
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Description: In this tutorial, you'll learn about indefinite iteration using the Python while loop. You'll be able to construct basic and complex while loops, interrupt loop execution with break and continue, use the else clause with a while loop, and deal with infinite loops.
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