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    Default find first empty cell?

    What i want to do is use a for-loop to find the first empty cell in a 2D array and put a value in it. However, my code applies the loop to all empty cells in the array. What am i doing wrong here? I hope for a quick reply.
    for (int row = 0; row < GRIDSIZE; row++) {
                    for (int col = 0; col < GRIDSIZE; col++) {
                        if (isEmpty(row, col) == false) {
                            printIt(); 
                        } else {
                            setCell(row, col, 1);

    Any help would be appreciated.


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    Default Re: find first empty cell?

    Where is the code that stops you from continuing the loop after you find the empty cell?

    You might want to read this: Branching Statements (The Java™ Tutorials > Learning the Java Language > Language Basics)
    Or this: The while and do-while Statements (The Java™ Tutorials > Learning the Java Language > Language Basics)
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    Default Re: find first empty cell?

    Ugh, but it seems I was wasting my time, as the OP already received an answer elsewhere: find first empty cell? - Java Forums

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    Default Re: find first empty cell?

    Please keep us up to date with this same thread on different forums prettynew. This is cross posting.
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    Default Re: find first empty cell?

    I apologize for my ignorance of the forums etiquette. In my defense id like to say that i was chasing a deadline and i wanted to increase my chances to find a solution as soon as i could.
    I will have that in mind from now on.

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