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What is the main difference between a while loop and an until loop in Ruby?

easy📝 Conceptual Q1 of 15
Ruby - Loops and Iteration
What is the main difference between a while loop and an until loop in Ruby?
A<code>while</code> runs while the condition is true; <code>until</code> runs while the condition is false
B<code>while</code> runs only once; <code>until</code> runs multiple times
C<code>while</code> runs when condition is false; <code>until</code> runs when condition is true
D<code>while</code> and <code>until</code> are exactly the same
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand while loop behavior

    The while loop runs as long as its condition is true.
  2. Step 2: Understand until loop behavior

    The until loop runs as long as its condition is false (it stops when condition becomes true).
  3. Final Answer:

    while runs while the condition is true; until runs while the condition is false -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Loop condition logic = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Until runs while false, while runs while true [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing when the loop stops
  • Thinking until runs when condition is true
  • Assuming both loops behave the same

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