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Variable Number of Repetitions

Definition

A variable number of repetitions refers to a loop structure where the number of iterations is determined by a condition that can change during runtime.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a video game and your character has to collect coins. The number of coins you need to collect may vary depending on the level or difficulty. You keep collecting coins until you reach a certain condition, like reaching a specific score or time limit.

Related terms

Sentinel: A sentinel is a special value used in programming to mark the end of data input, allowing programs to know when to stop processing.

Flag: In programming, a flag is a boolean variable that acts as an indicator or signal for certain conditions. It helps control the flow of execution within loops or conditional statements.

Loop Control Variable: A loop control variable is typically an integer variable that keeps track of the current iteration count in a loop. It helps control how many times the loop will execute based on certain conditions.