Python break, continue, and pass

1. Python break Statement

Definition:

The break statement is used to terminate the loop prematurely, regardless of the loop condition.

Syntax:

for item in iterable:
    if condition:
        break

Example: Stop loop at a certain value

for i in range(1, 10):
    if i == 5:
        break
    print("i =", i)

Output:

i = 1
i = 2
i = 3
i = 4

Explanation:

Loop exits when i == 5.

2. Python continue Statement

Definition:

The continue statement skips the current iteration and continues with the next one.

Syntax:

for item in iterable:
    if condition:
        continue
    # rest of the code

Example: Skip even numbers

for i in range(1, 6):
    if i % 2 == 0:
        continue
    print("Odd number:", i)

Output:

Odd number: 1
Odd number: 3
Odd number: 5

Explanation:

Even numbers (2 and 4) are skipped.

3. Python pass Statement

Definition:

The pass statement is a null operation—it does nothing. It is used as a placeholder for future code.

Syntax:

for item in iterable:
    if condition:
        pass  # placeholder for future logic

Example: Use in unfinished block

for i in range(3):
    if i == 1:
        pass  # logic to be implemented later
    print("i =", i)

Output:

i = 0
i = 1
i = 2

Explanation:

Even though pass does nothing, the loop continues normally.

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