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The continue statement in Python allows you to skip the current iteration of a loop and proceed to the next iteration. It is used within loops like for and while loops to skip remaining statements in the current loop iteration and immediately jump to the next iteration. The continue statement is typically placed inside an if statement or conditional block to check for specific conditions and skip the current loop iteration if those conditions are met. Examples demonstrate how continue can be used to skip printing odd numbers in a range or skip specific iterations in a while loop. The continue statement helps improve code efficiency by allowing selective skipping of unnecessary computations or operations within loops.

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CONTINUE

The continue statement in Python allows you to skip the current iteration of a loop and proceed to the next iteration. It is used within loops like for and while loops to skip remaining statements in the current loop iteration and immediately jump to the next iteration. The continue statement is typically placed inside an if statement or conditional block to check for specific conditions and skip the current loop iteration if those conditions are met. Examples demonstrate how continue can be used to skip printing odd numbers in a range or skip specific iterations in a while loop. The continue statement helps improve code efficiency by allowing selective skipping of unnecessary computations or operations within loops.

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CONTINUE

In Python, the continue statement is used to skip the current iteration of a loop
and move to the next iteration. It provides a way to bypass certain parts of a
loop's code block and proceed with the next iteration. By using the continue
statement, you can control the flow of your program within a loop and selectively
skip certain iterations based on specific conditions. This guide explains the
syntax and usage of the continue statement in Python, provides code snippets
demonstrating its placement and use, and discusses the importance of using the
continue statement in programming.

Syntax and Usage


The continue statement is used within loops (such as for or while) to skip the
remaining statements within the loop's code block and move to the next iteration.
When the continue statement is encountered, the control of the program jumps to the
loop's update or increment section and continues with the next iteration.

The syntax of the continue statement in Python is as follows:

1 continue
The continue statement is typically placed inside an if statement or a conditional
block to check a specific condition. When that condition is met, the continue
statement is executed, and the loop immediately moves to the next iteration,
skipping any remaining statements within the loop.

Examples: Code Snippets


1. Skipping odd numbers in a loop:
1 for i in range(1, 11):
2 if i % 2 == 1:
3 continue
4 print(i, end=' ')
In this example, the for loop iterates from 1 to 10. If the current value of i is
an odd number, the continue statement is executed, and the loop moves to the next
iteration without executing the print statement. This results in skipping the odd
numbers and printing only the even numbers from 1 to 10.

2. Skipping specific iterations in a while loop:


1 i = 0
2 while i < 10:
3 i += 1
4 if i == 5 or i == 7:
5 continue
6 print(i, end=' ')
In this example, the while loop increments the value of i by 1 in each iteration.
If i is equal to 5 or 7, the continue statement is executed, and the loop moves to
the next iteration without executing the print statement. As a result, the numbers
5 and 7 are skipped, and the loop continues printing the numbers from 1 to 10
excluding these skipped values.

Importance of the Continue Statement


The continue statement is an important tool in controlling the flow of a program
within a loop. It allows you to skip specific iterations based on certain
conditions, providing flexibility and control over loop execution. By using the
continue statement effectively, you can:

Skip unnecessary computations or operations within a loop.


Implement complex control flow within loops by selectively bypassing iterations.
Improve the efficiency and performance of your code by avoiding unnecessary
processing.
The continue statement helps you write more efficient and concise code by
selectively skipping iterations and focusing on the necessary computations.

Conclusion
The continue statement in Python allows you to skip the current iteration of a loop
and move to the next iteration. By understanding its syntax and usage, you can
control the flow of your program within loops and selectively bypass certain
iterations based on specific conditions. The continue statement plays a crucial
role in optimizing program execution, improving efficiency, and implementing
complex control flow within loops.

Mastering the use of the continue statement will enhance your ability to write
efficient and flexible code, leading to better program logic and performance.

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