for... in range loop
Definition
A for...in range loop is a type of loop that repeats a block of code for a specific number of times. It iterates over a sequence of numbers defined by the range function.
Analogy
Imagine you have a bag with 10 candies, and you want to eat one candy at a time until there are no more left. The for...in range loop is like counting the number of candies in your bag and eating them one by one until you reach zero.
Related terms
Iteration: The process of repeating a set of instructions or steps multiple times.
Loop variable: A variable that keeps track of the current iteration or position within a loop.
Nested loop: A loop inside another loop, where each iteration of the outer loop triggers multiple iterations of the inner loop.
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