Loops

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)
  • etc...

An Introduction

A loop is a control structure that repeatedly executes a body of code as long as a test condition evaluates to true.

Types of Loops

• while
• for
• nested 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