Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Looping structures are programming constructs used to repeat a block of code multiple times. They enable efficient repetition and automation in programs.
Related terms
For loop: A looping structure that repeats code for a specified number of iterations based on initialization, condition evaluation, and update statements.
While loop: A looping structure that repeats code until a given condition becomes false.
Enhanced for loop: A looping structure specifically designed to iterate over elements of an array or collection without using indexes.