I'm working on a Python code using nested `while True` loops, but I'm having trouble exiting both loops correctly. My code waits for user input about their favorite color and then responds based on the color they choose. However, the `break` statement only exits from the inner loop and not the outer one, which isn't the behavior I want. I tried something like `break; break`, but that didn't work. What are some tips to effectively handle this situation?
3 Answers
Yeah, using `return` might be the cleanest approach if you're nesting `while True` loops in a function. If not, you could set a boolean variable that changes when you break the inner loop, then check that variable in the outer loop to decide whether to continue. This way, you have better control over both loops.
Another option is to have a condition at the start of your outer loop and change that condition when you're ready to break. Just set a variable to `True` when you want to exit, and make your loop check that variable.
It sounds like your issue might be related to indentation and the scope of your loops. In Python, a `break` only exits the innermost loop it’s in. If you want to exit both, you'll need to structure your code differently, maybe by using a function that you can `return` from. You could also use a flag variable to control the outer loop's behavior, so it stops when you need it to.
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