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  Reference for Processing (BETA) version 91+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.  
Name  

while()

   
Examples   
int i=0; 
while(i<80) { 
  line(30, i, 80, i); 
  i = i + 5; 
}
Description   Controls a sequence of repetitions. The while structure executes a series of statements continuously while the expression is true. The expression must be updated during the repetitions or the program will never "break out" of while().
   
Syntax   
while(expression) {
  statements
}
   
Parameters  
expression   a valid expression
statements   one or more statements
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   for()
  
 






    
 
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