Java For Loop
The for
loop in Java is used to execute a block of code a specific number of times. It's typically used when the number of iterations is known before entering the loop.
Key Topics
1. Syntax
for (initialization; condition; update) {
// Code to be executed
}
2. Example
public class ForLoopExample {
public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
System.out.println("Count: " + i);
}
}
}
Output:
Count: 1
Count: 2
Count: 3
Count: 4
Count: 5
Count: 2
Count: 3
Count: 4
Count: 5
3. Enhanced For Loop
The enhanced for
loop (also known as the for-each loop) is used to iterate over arrays and collections.
for (type variableName : arrayName) {
// Code to be executed
}
Key Takeaways
- The
for
loop is ideal when the number of iterations is known. - Initialization, condition, and update statements control the loop execution.
- The enhanced
for
loop simplifies iteration over arrays and collections.