gh-123786: Clarify else clause in loop statements - #123787
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Can you add the issue number to the title? |
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| In either kind of loop, the :keyword:`!else` clause is **not** executed | ||
| if the loop was terminated by a :keyword:`break`. |
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We should keep this sentence. It underscores the semantics.
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| In a :keyword:`for` loop, the :keyword:`!else` clause is executed | ||
| after the loop reaches its final iteration. | ||
| after the loop reaches its final iteration if no break occurred. |
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| after the loop reaches its final iteration if no break occurred. | |
| after the loop finishes its final iteration, that is, if no break occurred. |
I think this is clearer.
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| A :keyword:`!for` or :keyword:`!while` loop can include an :keyword:`!else` clause. | ||
| The :keyword:`!break` statement may be paired with an :keyword:`!else` clause. | ||
| If the loop exits without executing the break, the else clause executes. |
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| If the loop exits without executing the break, the else clause executes. | |
| If the loop finishes without executing the break, the else clause executes. |
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I've made a larger change to this section, including these changes, in #123946 |
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