Glossary of Terms

Definite Iteration

Keyword Definition
Control Flow The order of execution of a program's statements and instructions.
Counter A variable utilized in definite iteration that keeps record of the number of times a loop has executed.
Decrement The process of reducing the value of a variable by a fixed amount.
Definite Iteration In computer programming, a programming construct is utilized to repetitively execute a block of code for a predetermined number of times.
For Loop A common construct used for definite iteration in many programming languages is the ability to execute a block of code repeatedly for a specified number of times.
Increment The process of enhancing the value of a variable by a set amount.
Iteration Repetition refers to the process of executing a block of code or a set of instructions repeatedly.
Loop In programming, a control structure enables the recurring execution of a block of code until a specific condition is satisfied.
Nested Loop A loop inside another loop, often used in a flowchart to indicate more complex algorithms.
While Loop A definite iteration construct is employed as a means of repeating a block of code until a specified condition is no longer true.