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Identify the error in this PHP code snippet involving nested loops and break:

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PHP - Loops

Identify the error in this PHP code snippet involving nested loops and break:

for ($a = 0; $a < 4; $a++) {
    for ($b = 0; $b < 4; $b++) {
        if ($b == 3) {
            break 4;
        }
        echo "$a$b ";
    }
}
AUsing break 4; exceeds the number of nested loops
BMissing semicolon after break statement
CIncorrect loop condition in inner loop
DEcho statement syntax error
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Count nested loops

    There are 2 nested loops: outer and inner.
  2. Step 2: Check break level

    break 4; tries to break out of 4 loops, which do not exist.
  3. Step 3: Understand PHP behavior

    Using a break level greater than existing loops causes a fatal error.
  4. Final Answer:

    Using break 4; exceeds the number of nested loops -> Option A
  5. Quick Check:

    Break level must not exceed nested loop count [OK]
Quick Trick: Break level cannot be greater than nested loops count [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming break level can be any number
  • Ignoring PHP error on invalid break level
  • Confusing break level with loop indices

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