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Loop Initialization

Definition

Loop initialization is the step in programming where variables are assigned initial values before entering a loop. It sets up the starting conditions for the loop's execution.

Related terms

Loop Condition: This term refers to the condition that must be true for a loop to continue executing.

Loop Termination: This term refers to the condition that causes a loop to stop executing and exit.

Nested Loops: This term refers to loops within loops, where one loop is contained inside another loop.

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  • AP Computer Science A - 4.3 Developing Algorithms Using Strings

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