loops programming review

Loops allow a program to repeat tasks automatically without needing to rerun the code each time.

What makes a while loop useful?

What are the parts of a while loop?

The "while" command, a condition, and a body (the block of code that repeats).

When do you use a "do while" loop?

to execute your body before checking your condition.

When do you use a "while" loop?

when a specified condition is true.

When do you use a "for" loop?

when the iteration is known

name 3 types of loops

for

while

do while

What is an iteration?

The amount of time a loop runs

What is a breakout condition?

An expression that ends a loop

What is a loop?

A repeated section of code

Q: Are brackets required in loops if the body is only one line?

A: No, brackets are optional if the body has only one line, just like with conditions.

Q: What are i and j commonly used for in loops?

conventional names for counters, but they can be named anything.

Q: What can the condition in a loop be?

A: The condition can be any kind of comparison.

Q: Does the incrementor in a loop have to increase by 1?

A: No, the incrementor does not have to increment by 1; it can increase or decrease by any value.