Ch 7 - Iteration

Question 1

Think Julia

What is a: increment

Answer 1

Updating a variable by adding 1 is called an increment; subtracting 1 is called a decrement.

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Question 2

Think Julia

What is a: decrement

Answer 2

Updating a variable by adding 1 is called an increment; subtracting 1 is called a decrement.

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Question 3

Think Julia

What is a: iteration

Answer 3

Computers are often used to automate repetitive tasks. Repeating identical or similar tasks without making errors is something that computers do well and people do poorly. In a computer program, repetition is also called iteration.

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