Loop Tips

Here are a couple of pieces of advice regarding how to handle loops that arose from working with some of you today. Neither of these is always true. Consider them rules of thumb to be followed unless there's a reason not to.

1. Always increment your counters at the bottom of the loop after your loop processing has been completed. This helps you to control any effects that your counters might have on your calculations.
2. Report the results of loop calculations ouside the loop after it exits.

Please don't forget the homework for tomorrow. It's page 149, Qs 2, 4a, 7, 9, 10. It would also be helpful to re-read pp 135-137.

Finally, we'll also finish reviewing the test so bring your papers if you want to be able to track the corrections.