key term - While Loops

Definition

While loops are a type of control structure in programming that allows a set of instructions to be repeated as long as a certain condition is true.

Related terms

For Loops: A control structure that repeats a set of instructions for a specific number of times.

Conditional Statements:

Statements that allow different sets of instructions to be executed based on whether a certain condition is true or false.

Infinite Loop: A loop that continues indefinitely because its exit condition is never met.