Loop N Times

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@kyledr

Chris Lattner mentioned the only reason Swift doesn't already have repeat N {} is due to resourcing.

For anyone digging:

Repeat loop enhancement

This is a very valid use case. FWIW, “repeat N {}” was originally designed and scoped into the Swift 2 implementation of the feature, but was cut due to schedule limitations. There is precedent for this sort of feature in many teaching oriented languages (e.g. Logo). I’d say that the pro’s and con’s of this are: + Makes a simple case very simple, particularly important in teaching. + Even if you aren’t familiar with it, you can tell at first glance what the behavior is. - It is “just synta…