Kotlin While Loop
Loops
Loops can execute a block of code as long as a specified condition is reached.
Loops are handy because they save time, reduce errors, and they make code more readable.
Kotlin While Loop
The while
loop loops through a block of code as long as a specified condition is true
:
Syntax
while (condition) {
// code block to be executed
}
In the example below, the code in the loop will run, over and over again, as long as the counter variable (i) is less than 5:
Note: Do not forget to increase the variable used in the condition, otherwise the loop will never end.
The Do..While Loop
The do..while
loop is a variant of the while
loop. This loop will execute the code block once, before checking if the condition is true, then it will repeat the loop as long as the condition is true.
Syntax
do {
// code block to be executed
}
while (condition);
The example below uses a do/while
loop. The loop will always be executed at least once, even if the condition is false, because the code block is executed before the condition is tested:
Remember to increase the variable used in the condition, otherwise the loop will never end!