I'm not so sure if it's which is most popular as much as it depends on what you're trying to do.

As a lot have said, the do-while loop is popular, but it is different in execution from the while loop.

As it was explained to me in a beginning perl class, you need to simply keep in mind that a while checks the condition initially and may not execute. A do-while executes at least once before the condition is checked.

As far as the LOOP: variant (shudder...) that seems to be more of a throwback to the old days of BASIC, but that's just my opinion. : )

Some people fall from grace. I prefer a running start...

In reply to Re: Perl style question: loops with postcondition by Popcorn Dave
in thread Perl style question: loops with postcondition by IlyaM

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