Infinite Loops
Definition
Infinite loops are loops that continue to repeat indefinitely because the condition controlling the loop is always true or there is no condition at all.
Analogy
Imagine being stuck in a never-ending traffic circle where you keep going around and around without any exit. You can't escape because there's no clear way out, just like an infinite loop keeps repeating without a stopping point.
Related terms
Loop: A sequence of instructions that repeats until a certain condition is met.
Conditional Statement: A statement that performs different actions based on whether a specific condition is true or false.
Break Statement: A statement used to exit out of a loop prematurely.
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