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Intro to While Loops, Computer Programming Instructional VideoIntro to While Loops, Computer Programming Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
6th - Higher Ed
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
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Media Length
4:46
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Duration
10 mins
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2014
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Intro to While Loops, Computer Programming

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Repetitive tasks, like the scenes from the movie Ground Hog Day, are common in computer programs. But how exactly do you program a piece of code to repeat specific instructions? This is where the While loop comes in handy. This video shows how to use your knowledge of Boolean expressions and the creation of a while loop to repeat the same piece of text. (Regardless of whether one sees his shadow or not).

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javascript, computer code, Computer Programming, coding, computer drawing, animation, technology resources

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programming in javascript, drawing and animation coding

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  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Clear explanation of a simple implementation of using a JavaScript While loop

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  • None

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