CodeBlock

Definition

A code block refers to one or more lines of code enclosed in curly braces "{ }". It groups statements together to perform a specific task or control the flow of execution.

Related terms

if statement:

An "if statement" is a type of code block that allows executing certain instructions only if a given condition is true.

while loop:

A "while loop" is another type of code block that repeats a set of instructions as long as a specified condition remains true.

switch statement: A "switch statement" is yet another type of code block that executes different sets of instructions based on the value of an expression.