Counter

Definition

A counter is a variable that keeps track of a value, usually used to count or iterate through a loop.

Related terms

Increment: Incrementing means increasing the value of something by a specific amount. For example, if you increment a counter by 1, its value will increase by 1.

Loop: A loop is a programming construct that allows you to repeat a set of instructions multiple times. Counters are often used in loops to control how many times the loop should run.

Variable:

A variable is a named storage location in computer memory that can hold different values during program execution. Counters are typically implemented as variables.