REPEAT UNTIL (condition) loop

Definition

A REPEAT UNTIL (condition) loop is a type of loop that repeats a block of code until a certain condition becomes true. It checks the condition after executing the code block, ensuring that it runs at least once.

Analogy

Imagine you are playing an arcade game where you need to collect coins. You keep moving forward and collecting coins until you reach your target score. The REPEAT UNTIL (condition) loop is like continuously moving forward and collecting coins until your score reaches the desired value.

Related terms

Condition: A statement that evaluates to either true or false, determining whether to continue or exit from a loop.

Control flow: The order in which statements are executed in a program.

Infinite loop: A type of looping structure where the condition never becomes false, causing it to repeat indefinitely.