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# Replace while with for

#### Sourcery refactoring id: `while-to-for`

#### Description:

Replaces a `while` loop with a counter by a `for` loop

#### Before:

```python
i = 0
while i < 10:
    print("I love hats")
    i += 1
```

#### After:

```python
for i in range(10):
    print("I love hats")
```

#### Explanation:

We often need to iterate over the same bit of code a certain number of times.
Developers who are unfamiliar with Python may consider using a `while` loop for
this, but it's almost certainly better to use `for`.

Converting from `while` to `for` means the explicit handling of the counter can
be removed, shortening the code and making it esier to read.