do...while — Using an assignment as a condition
In some cases, it can make sense to use an assignment as a condition, such as this But when you do, there are readability tradeoffs.
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In some cases, it can make sense to use an assignment as a condition, such as this
But when you do, there are readability tradeoffs. The while documentation has a Using an assignment as a condition section with our recommendations.
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