Definitions
- Referring to the repetition of a process or set of instructions until a specific condition is met. - Talking about the act of going through each item in a collection or sequence, one at a time. - Describing the process of repeating a task or operation multiple times.
- Referring to a sequence of instructions that are repeated until a specific condition is met. - Talking about a structure in programming that allows for the repetition of a block of code. - Describing a circular or spiral shape that curves back on itself.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve repetition of a process or set of instructions.
- 2Both are used in programming to automate tasks.
- 3Both can be used to go through a collection or sequence of items.
- 4Both can be used to perform a task multiple times.
- 5Both require a condition to be met to stop the repetition.
What is the difference?
- 1Structure: Iteration refers to the process of repeating a task, while loop refers to the structure used to repeat a block of code.
- 2Usage: Iteration is a more general term that can be used outside of programming, while loop is primarily used in programming.
- 3Types: Iteration can be done in different ways such as while loops, for loops, and do-while loops, while loop generally refers to a while loop or for loop.
- 4Focus: Iteration focuses on the process of repeating a task, while loop focuses on the structure used to repeat a block of code.
- 5Connotation: Iteration is a more neutral term, while loop may have a negative connotation due to the possibility of creating an infinite loop.
Remember this!
Iteration and loop are both terms used to describe the repetition of a process or set of instructions. However, iteration refers to the process of repeating a task, while loop refers to the structure used to repeat a block of code. While iteration is a more general term that can be used outside of programming, loop is primarily used in programming and may have a negative connotation due to the possibility of creating an infinite loop.
