PHP Loops

while, do-while, for and foreach.

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while: loops while a condition is true.
do...while: runs once, then checks the condition.
for: loops a fixed number of times.
foreach: loops through arrays, with or without keys.

break stops a loop; continue skips to the next iteration.

Key Takeaways: PHP Loops

Mastering PHP Loops helps you write clean and reliable PHP code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.

PHP Loops Code Example

PHP

<?php
for ($i = 1; $i <= 3; $i++) {
    echo "Lap $i<br>";
}

$skills = ["PHP", "MySQL", "Laravel"];
foreach ($skills as $skill) {
    echo "I know $skill<br>";
}

$prices = ["tea" => 50, "coffee" => 120];
foreach ($prices as $item => $price) {
    echo "$item costs Rs $price<br>";
}

Output

Lap 1
Lap 2
Lap 3
I know PHP
I know MySQL
I know Laravel
tea costs Rs 50
coffee costs Rs 120

Run this example on your own computer. The "Get Started" lesson shows how to set it up.

PHP Loops Practice Exercises

Check what you learned in “PHP Loops”.

/ 2 solved

Fill in the blank

Loop through an array with keys and values.

 ($prices as $item => $price) { }

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Multiple choice

Which loop always runs at least once?

do...while while for foreach

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PHP Loops

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PHP Loops Code Example

PHP Loops Practice Exercises

Key Takeaways: PHP Loops