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IMO I find it really useful in scenarios where you have a set condition that needs to be met (and can always be met so it's not endless) and looping through to achieve it. I wrote a simple part calculation for a production company I worked for. Essentially
while parts_needed < parts packed, pack qty 'x' of part 1, and qty 'x' of part 2
until all parts were filled to the correct amounts. Though it can be done with either / both I just find it more legible.