The loop Construct

loop introduces a set of local bindings and a recursion point that recur can jump back to. Together, loop/recur is the idiomatic way to write an explicit loop without mutating variables.

You use it when:

• you need multiple evolving values (like two indexes, or a queue + accumulator)
• early termination matters
• the loop logic is clearer than a deeply nested reduce

Java mental model: this is the “while loop” tool, but the evolving state is explicit in the binding vector instead of being mutated in place.

This section helps you recognize when loop/recur is the simplest option and how to keep it readable.

In this section

• Mastering Clojure Recursion with `loop` and `recur`
  Explore how to use Clojure's `loop` and `recur` for efficient recursion and iterative processes, drawing parallels with Java's iteration constructs.
• Mastering Clojure's `loop/recur` for Iterative Algorithms
  Explore practical examples of Clojure's `loop/recur` construct, including iterative algorithms, collection processing, and state simulation.