The Emergence Machine

Iteration

abstract · Computing · Level 5 · E1

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Emergence definition

Iteration emerges from loops as the process of repeatedly executing code, driven by the underlying patterns of a process, until a condition is met, fundamental to programming algorithms and data processing.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
iteration
Origin language
English

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Prerequisites

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  • Loop L4 (requires)
    Iteration is the process of repeatedly executing code using loops until a condition is met, fundamental to programming algorithms and data processing.