Repetition Structures in Python

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms related to repetition structures in Python programming, including loops and their functionalities.

Makes the computer repeat included code as necessary.

Repetition Structure

Uses a true/false condition to control the number of times the loop iterates.

Condition-Controlled Loop

Repeats a specific number of times.

Count-Controlled Loop

A condition-controlled loop that executes while a defined condition is true.

While Loop

One execution of the body of a loop.

Iteration

A loop that does not have a way to stop and repeats until interrupted.

Infinite Loop

A variable used to count the number of times a loop iterates.

Counter Variable

The action of setting the counter variable to a starting value before the loop begins.

Initialization

A special value that marks the end of a sequence of items.

Sentinel

Loops that ensure the program receives valid input from the user.

Input Validation Loop

Special operators designed for shorthand assignment operations.

Augmented Assignment Operator

A statement that causes the loop to terminate immediately.

Break Statement

A statement that causes the current iteration of a loop to end early.

Continue Statement

An optional clause in loops that executes when the loop finishes normally, without a break.

Else Clause with a Loop

A method of using loops and commands to draw shapes and designs with a 'turtle' object.

Turtle Graphics