Iterations

Definition

Iterations refer to individual repetitions or cycles through a set of instructions within a looping structure. Each time these instructions are executed is considered one iteration.

Related terms

looping structure: A block of code that repeats a specific set of instructions until a certain condition is met.

iteration variable: A variable used to keep track of the number of iterations that have occurred within a loop.

infinite loop: An unintended loop where the exit condition is never met, causing it to repeat indefinitely.