sequence

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In computer programming, sequence refers to the default control structure where instructions are executed one after another in a specific order. This is akin to following a recipe step-by-step. For example, a sequence might involve a series of calculations to solve a mathematical equation.1

Other fundamental control structures include conditionals (like IF-THEN statements), which allow programs to make decisions and follow different paths, and iteration (loops), which enable computers to repeat tasks efficiently. These structures can be combined to create complex programs that solve intricate problems.1

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Control structures
Sequence is the default control structure; instructions are executed one after another. They might, for example, carry out a series of arithmetic operations, assigning results to variables, to find the roots of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0. The conditional IF-THEN…
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Sequence is the default control structure; instructions are executed one after another. They might, for example, carry out a series of arithmetic operations, assigning results to variables, to find the roots of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0. The conditional IF-THEN…
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