4. Control Statements: Part 1; Assignment, ++ and -- Operators

Let’s all move one place on.

—Lewis Carroll

How many apples fell on Newton’s head before he took the hint!

—Robert Frost

Objectives

In this chapter you’ll:

Image Learn basic problem-solving techniques.

Image Develop algorithms through the process of top-down, stepwise refinement.

Image Use the if and if...else selection statements to choose between alternative actions.

Use the while repetition statement ...

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