What do we call the technique that involves executing a sequence of statements repeatedly under certain conditions?

The technique of executing a sequence of statements repeatedly under certain conditions is known as looping. In programming, loops allow for efficient code execution, especially when a task requires repetition, such as processing items in a collection or continuously asking for user input until a valid response is given.

Loops can take several forms, such as for-loops, while-loops, and do-while loops, each of which serves to execute the block of code within them as long as the specified condition remains true. This is fundamental in programming since it reduces redundancy in code and optimizes the performance of applications by enabling automation of repetitive tasks.

In contrast to looping, pseudocode is a way to express algorithms using informal, high-level language that resembles programming code but isn’t meant for execution. Flowcharting, on the other hand, involves creating a visual representation of a process or algorithm but doesn’t inherently execute any sequences. Function calling refers to the process of invoking a function to perform a specific task, which can sometimes involve looping within the function itself, but it does not by itself imply repetition under conditions. Thus, the most accurate term for repeated execution under conditions is looping.