java continue use of i++

Question

Why does the loop stop when i don't have i ++ before the continue, and prints to the equivalent of if and then the cursor blinks? Does not print further
while (i < 10) {
if (i == 1) {
i++; //if remove this line ....
continue;
}

System.out.print("I am Continue" + i + "\n");
i++;
}
// Output
/*
I am Continue0
I am Continue2
I am Continue3
I am Continue4
I am Continue4
I am Continue5
I am Continue6
I am Continue7
I am Continue8
I am Continue9
I am Continue10

while (i < 10) {
if (i == 1) {
// i++; //if remove this line ....
continue;
}

System.out.print("I am Continue" + i + "\n");
i++;
}
//output
//I am Continue 0
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Answer 1

Kilowac
Line: i++; ➝ in your example is crucial.
The loop block 'must' be modified in some way that ultimately makes the loop condition 'false'. If it doesn't, the loop becomes an infinite loop, which, in most cases, you don't want. If your program never stops running, you probably have an infinite loop somewhere in the program.

Answer 2

If you need help, you can post the code you're struggling with!

 • https://www.sololearn.com/post/75089/?ref=app

Answer 3

Post the code you're working on

Answer 4

The key word "continue" skips the rest of the code in the loop and just goes back to the top of the loop to check the condition. When i = 1 and the code reaches continue it skips the incrementation of i, making i forever 1. The if statement is then always true and reaching the continue, creating an infinite loop, thats why you need an increment before the continue.

Edit: Here's the code with comments
https://code.sololearn.com/c65yQM4R6yAA/?ref=app

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

I don't understand the question without more context. But maybe this helps you.

A standard for loop works like this

1. create a variable
2. define a condition
3. do something
4. increase or decrease the variable
5. check condition if true
repeat 3 - 5

Example for Java:
for(int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
System.out.println("Counter: "+i);
}

Step 1: int i = 0;
Step 2: i < 10;
Step 4: i++
Step 3: System.out.println("Counter: "+i);
Step 5 works automatically

Take a look at the comments they often very helpful.
https://www.sololearn.com/learn/Java/2147/?ref=app