In ColdFusion, loops are a way to repeat a block of code multiple times. There are several types of loops available in ColdFusion, each with a slightly different syntax and use case. The most common loops in ColdFusion are:

cfif: This is a conditional loop that executes a block of code if a certain condition is true. For example:

<cfif condition>
  <!-- code to execute if condition is true -->
</cfif>

cffor: This is a basic loop that repeats a block of code a specified number of times. For example:

<cffor index = 1 to 10>
  <!-- code to repeat 10 times -->
</cffor>

cfwhile: This is a loop that repeats a block of code as long as a certain condition is true. For example:

<cfset count = 1>
<cfwhile count <= 10>
  <!-- code to repeat while count is less than or equal to 10 -->
  <cfset count = count + 1>
</cfwhile>

cfloop: This is a more flexible loop that can iterate over an array, a query, a list, or a range of numbers. For example:

<cfloop index="i" array="#myArray#">
  <!-- code to repeat for each element in myArray -->
</cfloop>

Each type of loop has its own set of attributes that control its behavior, such as the starting and ending values, the increment, and the condition to exit the loop. Loops in ColdFusion provide an efficient way to perform repetitive tasks, such as processing data, generating dynamic content, or performing calculations. They are a fundamental part of ColdFusion programming and are used in many different applications.