[Python] How do for-loops in Python differ from Java?

I’m new to Python but have a background in Java. In Java, I usually write for-loops like this:

for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
System.out.println(i);
}


But in Python, I see people writing loops like this:

for i in range(5):
print(i)


I want to understand the difference between the two. What exactly does range(5) mean in Python? Is there a way to write loops in Python similar to Java’s style? What’s the best way to use for-loops in Python for beginners?

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