Control Structure

Definition

A control structure is a block of code that determines the order in which statements are executed in a program. It helps in controlling the flow of execution based on certain conditions or looping structures.

Related terms

Conditional Statement:

A conditional statement is a type of control structure that allows different sets of instructions to be executed based on certain conditions.

Looping Structure: A looping structure is another type of control structure that repeats a set of instructions multiple times until a specific condition is met.

Nested Control Structure: A nested control structure refers to having one control structure inside another, allowing for more complex decision-making and repetition within programs.