Shouldn't Repetition be while (!condition) in JS

A `while` loop is run while the provided condition is true. However, if your condition describes the criteria for ending the `while` loop, then `while (!condition)` would be fitting, like you say.

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AP®︎/College Computer Science Principles

Course: AP®︎/College Computer Science Principles > Unit 9

Lesson 2: Learn AP CSP exam pseudocode

AP CSP pseudocode vs. JavaScript

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Since AP CS Principles is taught with a variety of programming languages, the AP CSP exam questions use a pseudocode that represents fundamental programming concepts.

You can see the full pseudocode reference online here or on page 205 of the College Board AP CSP exam description.

There are many differences between the AP CSP pseudocode and the JavaScript language syntax.

This table highlights the biggest differences:

Concept	Pseudocode	JavaScript
Assignment	`a ← expression`	`var a = expression;`
Equality	`a = b`	`a == b`
Inequality	`a ≠ b`	`a != b`
Repetition	`REPEAT n TIMES`	`for (var i = 0; i < n; i++)`
Repetition	`REPEAT UNTIL (condition)`	`while (condition)`
List index	`list[1]` is first item	`list[0]` is first item
List iteration	`FOR EACH item IN list`	`for (var i = 0; i < list.length; i++)`

To make sure you understand the pseudocode, practice using it in the exercises from our Programming and Algorithms units.

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