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Revision as of 16:00, 5 March 2007

TO DO LIST (in any order)

  • Discuss WHAT a loop is. (Definition)
  • Types: while, for, do, etc...
  • Bottom tested, top tested
  • Terms:
    • Initializing
    • Condition (basic definition because we have a section below) -done
    • etc...

An Introduction

A loop is a control structure that repeatedly executes a sequence of steps for as long as a test condition evaluates to true.

Types of Loops

Test Condition

Scope

Infinite Loops

Additional Information

  • more on loops
    • multiple statements in the Initialization and Update
    • brief explanation of do-while loops (and why bottom testing loops are not ideal)
    • Running Totals and Sentinel Values
    • Review Questions and Exercises