Repetition Structures in Programming

Flashcards covering key concepts and definitions related to repetition structures in programming.

while loop

A loop that continues to execute as long as a specified condition remains true, ideal for unknown iteration counts.

for loop

A loop used when the number of iterations is known, allowing concise repetition of a block of code.

do-while loop

A loop that executes a block of code at least once and continues as long as a specified condition is true.

Loop

A programming construct that allows a block of code to be executed repeatedly.

Iteration

A single execution of the code within a loop.

Condition

A boolean expression that determines whether the loop should continue executing.

Loop control variable

A variable used to track the number of iterations in a loop.

Loop body

The block of code that is executed repeatedly within a loop.

Infinite loop

A loop that continues to execute indefinitely because its condition never becomes false.

Initialization in a for loop

A statement that initializes the loop control variable.

Update in a for loop

A statement that updates the loop control variable after each iteration.

What is the syntax of a for loop in programming?

Example in pseudocode: for (initialization; condition; increment/decrement) { // code to execute }.

What is the syntax of a while loop in programming?

Example in pseudocode: while (condition) { // code to execute }.

What is the syntax of a do-while loop in programming?

Example in pseudocode: do { // code to execute } while (condition);.

What is the syntax of a foreach loop in programming?

Example in pseudocode: foreach (item in collection) { // code to execute }.