Python Loops and Looping Techniques: Beginner to Advanced

Master Python for Loops, while Loops, nested loops and advanced looping techniques (+ projects and exercises)

Created by: Estefania Cassingena Navone
Software Developer, Instructor and Technical Writer

What Will I Learn?

• Understand the differences between for loops and while loops in Python.
• Choose the right type of loop and looping technique for a given scenario.
• Write for loops and while loops that are efficient and easy to read.
• Use for loops to iterate over strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, and file objects.
• Use built-in functions such as range(), enumerate(), zip(), sorted(), and reversed() to write for loops.
• Understand the purpose of the break and continue statements and how they control the flow of execution of a loop.
• Understand and write nested for loops and nested while loops.
• Identify and fix infinite loops in Python.

Requirements

• You must have Python 3 installed or access to an online IDE to take this course.
• This is a beginner-friendly course that only requires basic Python knowledge, which will be reviewed in the second section.
• Visual Studio Code knowledge is recommended but not required. You may use any code editor or IDE you prefer during the course.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to learn Python loops. They are essential to write powerful programs in any industry.

Target audience

• Beginners who want to learn how to use loops in Python and how they work behind the scenes.
• Students who are taking a Python course for school or work.
• Professionals who want to learn how to use loops and looping techniques efficiently in their work.
• Anyone who is interested in learning more about Python programming.