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Rest of Basic in simple English. Reconsider some code samples?

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# Forever
Repeat code [in the background](/reference/control/in-background) forever.
Keep running part of a program
[in the background](/reference/control/in-background).
```sig
basic.forever(() => {
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### Example: compass
The following example constantly checks the [compass heading](/reference/input/compass-heading) and updates the screen with the direction.
The following example constantly checks the
[compass heading](/reference/input/compass-heading)
and updates the screen with the direction.
```blocks
basic.forever(() => {
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### Example: counter
The following example continually shows the current value of a global variable:
The following example keeps showing the [number](/reference/types/number) stored in a global variable.
When you press button `A`, the number gets bigger.
You can use a program like this to count things with your BBC micro:bit.
```blocks
let num = 0
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})
```
### Contention for the LED display
### Competing for the LED screen
If you have multiple processes that each show something on the LED screen, you may get unexpected results. Try, for example:
If different parts of a program are each trying
to show something on the LED screen at the same time,
you may get unexpected results.
Try this on your micro:bit:
```blocks
basic.forever(() => {