Simple WHILE Loop in Coda

[Agile_Dynamics]

This is a simple way to create a WHILE loop in Coda.
While-loops are rarely needed, we normally get by with FormulaMap().
But sometimes we need to repeat a formula WHILE some condition is True.

Be careful to ensure the <while-condition> is properly set up so you dont get an infinite loop!
(If it does loop forever, you may have to close the browser, re-open your doc and modify the loop)

This example is trivial - it just keeps adding ‘Step’ to ‘Value’ while it is less than ‘Finish’.
But this pattern will work for any <while-condition> and any set of <loop-actions> you require.

Max

[Agile_Dynamics]

this is a simplified and more compact rendition of an earlier technique posted by @Paul_Danyliuk here…

WHILE loop implementation

Coda is now officially Turing-complete Here’s an implementation of a while loop that runs as long as the value in the table is not equal to 0. It can be easily modified for any boolean condition by changing the formula in While condition. The hack used here: a button cannot push itself, but it can push another button, which will then push the first button.

[Connor_McCormick1]

This is amazing! Incredibly clear brilliant and simple

[Connor_McCormick1]

The real brilliance here is making Repeat a different column so that Loop can call itself.