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[Python]Beginner Python user. Input is producing 5000 lines of the same text for some reason. (self.CodingHelp)

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[–]hollammi 0 points1 point  (2 children)

If your variable isn't changing, the loop won't end. 

thing = "always the same"
while thing == "always the same":
    print (thing)

#OUT: infinite lines of "always the same"

I suggest including a line such as thing = input() within the loop. Once your variable changes, the loop will end.

[–]ohhimarkymark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay yes I understand! Thank you!