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Use @for to Create a Sass Loop

Use @for to Create a Sass Loop

1. The basic syntax of @for loop in SASS:

• For - through loop:

@for $i from <start number> through <end number> {
  // some CSS
}

• For - to loop:

@for $i from <start number> to <end number> {
  // some CSS
}

Notice that the main difference is that "start to end" excludes the end number, and "start through end" includes the end number. 2. For example:

• For - through loop:

@for $i from 1 through 3 {
  // some CSS
}

// 1 2

• For - to loop:

@for $i from 1 to 3 {
  // some CSS
}

// 1 2 3

3. Guideline from SASS Guideline

The @for loop might be useful when combined with CSS’ :nth-* pseudo-classes. Except for these scenarios, prefer an @each loop if you have to iterate over something.

@for $i from 1 through 10 {
  .foo:nth-of-type(#{$i}) {
    border-color: hsl($i * 36, 50%, 50%);
  }
}

Always use $i as a variable name to stick to the usual convention and unless you have a really good reason to, never use the to keyword: always use through. Many developers do not even know Sass offers this variation; using it might lead to confusion.

Also be sure to respect those guidelines to preserve readability:

• Always an empty new line before @for;
• Always an empty new line after the closing brace (}) unless the next line is a closing brace (}).