for loop uses

Question

User-1734040675 posted

Hello all,

May I know uses of for loop performance wise?

ex:

1)for(int i=1;i<=3;i++){ do something }

2) if(i=1) {do something}, if(i=2){do something}, if(i=3) {do something}

performance wise any differences between these two?

Thank you

Answer 1

User-1360095595 posted

One is used to iterate through a list/collection, the other is used to check condition(s). There's no point in asking about performance because they aren't used for the same purpose. Comparing for to foreach would make sense, but not for/if.

Answer 2

User-1734040675 posted

My point is iterating a list with for loop and without for loop- any difference?

Answer 3

User-760709272 posted

You might need to give a clearer example, however you can test this for yourself.  Look at the Stopwatch object and how to use it.  Now execute each code sample 100,000 by putting it in a loop, then time how long each version takes, then compare.  Re-run a few times to get average times.

Answer 4

User-1360095595 posted

Well, I mean if the loop is large, say 100 or more, would you want to loop or not? Regardless of performance, I would loop.

Anyway, I doubt you'll see any noticeable performance either way.

Answer 5

User-1151753377 posted

Hi thaqi498,

As far as I know, if you want to achieve the loop, maybe you could try the following code:

int n;
switch (n)
  {
    case 1:
       Response.Write("1");
       break;
    case 2:
       Response.Write("2");
       break;
    case 3:
       Response.Write("3");
       break;
    case 4:
        Response.Write("4");
        break;
   }

Notes:  the variable n is arbitrarily defined.

Further information about the loop:

http://csharp.net-tutorials.com/basics/loops/

 

If there’s anything you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to ask.

Best Regards,

Summer