How do you create a loop that repeats a specific number of times in CodeHS?

To create a loop that repeats a specific number of times in CodeHS, the for loop structure is the most suitable choice. The for loop is designed specifically for situations where you know in advance how many iterations you want to perform.

In a for loop, you define an initialization step (where you set a counter), a condition (which keeps the loop running while the counter meets a specific requirement), and an iteration step (which updates the counter after each loop). This clear and concise structure allows you to control the number of repetitions easily.

Using a while loop or a do-while loop is more appropriate when the number of iterations isn't known ahead of time, as these loops will continue executing while a certain condition remains true, which is not ideal for predetermined iterations. The repeat loop, meanwhile, is less commonly used in many programming languages for set iteration counts and may not be as explicit as the for loop for this purpose. All of these alternatives lack the straightforward and compact nature of the for loop when the number of repetitions is known.