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Did you know that in Python, loops can have an else clause? Most beginners think else only works with if statements, but in Python, both for loops and while loops can use else in a really powerful way.

So how does it actually work? The else in a loop runs only if the loop completes normally without hitting a break statement. That means if you break out early, the else block gets skipped. But if the loop goes all the way through, the else executes. This feature is super handy when you’re searching for something and want a "not found" message when no break happens.

Think of it like this:

Searching a list for a number — if it’s found, you break. If not, the else says "Not found".

Running a while loop until a condition — if you exit naturally, the else runs, but if you break early, it won’t.

This makes your code cleaner, avoids extra flags or variables, and keeps everything Pythonic. It’s one of those little features that make Python both elegant and fun to use.

In this short video, I’ll show you how for-else and while-else actually behave, with clear, real-world-style examples. You’ll see how the output changes when you use a break, and when you don’t. By the end, you’ll understand exactly when Python’s loop else runs, and when it doesn’t.

Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an intermediate Python programmer brushing up on hidden gems, this is a must-know feature.

Watch till the end to see the differences in action.
Don’t just watch — try the code yourself! Tweak the loop, remove the break, or swap between for and while to see how else behaves.

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