Nested For Loop

Definition

A nested for loop is a loop structure where one loop is placed inside another loop. It allows for the repetition of a set of instructions within another set of instructions, resulting in more complex and controlled iterations.

Related terms

Outer Loop:

The outer loop refers to the enclosing or higher-level loop in a nested for loop structure. It controls the execution of the inner loops and determines how many times they will be repeated.

Inner Loop:

The inner loop refers to the enclosed or lower-level loop in a nested for loop structure. It executes its set of instructions repeatedly as long as its conditions are met, within each iteration of the outer loop.

Control Flow: Control flow refers to the order in which statements and instructions are executed in a program. In nested for loops, control flow moves from one iteration of an outer loop to all iterations of an inner loop before returning to the next iteration of the outer loop.