Arrays and Loops

Abstract

An array enables you to work with several data items of the same type using a single name, the array name. The need for this occurs often - working with a series of temperatures or the ages of a group of people for example. A loop is another fundamental programming facility. It provides a mechanism for repeating one or more statements as many times as your application requires. Loops are essential in the majority of programs. Using a computer to calculate the company payroll, for example, would not be practicable without a loop. There are several kinds of loop, each with their own particular area of application. In this chapter, you'll learn: