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There are two main forms of loops in [[Programming language|programming languages]]: | There are two main forms of loops in [[Programming language|programming languages]]: | ||
* '''Count''' controlled: [[for loop]] | * '''Count''' controlled: [[for loop]] or [[foreach loop]] - see [[definite iteration]]. | ||
* '''Condition''' controlled: [[while loop]] | * '''Condition''' controlled: [[while loop]] or [[do while loop]] - see [[indefinite iteration]]. | ||
== Iteration and recursion == | == Iteration and recursion == | ||
[[Recursion]] is a programming technique that often achieves the same thing as iteration. In some cases, it can be a better option than iteration. | [[Recursion]] is a programming technique that often achieves the same thing as iteration. In some cases, it can be a better option than iteration. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:24, 15 August 2025
Iteration is essentially looping.
Loops generally involve repeating some code a certain number of times, or until a condition is met.
Types of iteration
edit edit sourceThere are two main forms of loops in programming languages:
- Count controlled: for loop or foreach loop - see definite iteration.
- Condition controlled: while loop or do while loop - see indefinite iteration.
Iteration and recursion
edit edit sourceRecursion is a programming technique that often achieves the same thing as iteration. In some cases, it can be a better option than iteration.