loop-based program

noun

UK /luːp beɪst ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /luːp beɪst ˈproʊɡræm/

A loop-based program is a computer program that repeats steps over and over.

The teacher showed us a loop-based program that prints the same word ten times.

SYNONYMS

iterative program repeating program cycle-driven program looping script

RELATED WORDS

loop iteration algorithm code repetition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program built around musical loops rather than live recording.

She made a loop-based program to mix drum beats for her song.

3. Software that repeats a set of instructions until a condition is met.

The loop-based program kept checking the sensor until the door closed.

4. A teaching tool that helps beginners learn repetition in coding.

Our class used a loop-based program to draw repeating shapes.