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Control Structures of Programming

The document introduces control structures in programming, highlighting their importance in managing the flow of execution. It categorizes control structures into sequential, conditional, iterative, and branching types, providing examples for each. The document emphasizes the practical implementation of these structures to enhance problem-solving skills in programming.

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Control Structures of Programming

The document introduces control structures in programming, highlighting their importance in managing the flow of execution. It categorizes control structures into sequential, conditional, iterative, and branching types, providing examples for each. The document emphasizes the practical implementation of these structures to enhance problem-solving skills in programming.

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Control Structures of

Programming
Introduction to Programming Concepts by Amali Gunasinghe MSc,
BSc(Hons) in Information Technology(SLIIT)

by Rutvika Ghadiyali
Learning Objectives
Understand Control Identify Types Implementation
Structures
Differentiate between Learn to implement and use
Grasp the concept and sequential, conditional, control structures in programs.
importance in programming. iterative, and branching
structures.
What are Control Structures?
Control structures are fundamental programming Types of Control Structures:
concepts that control the flow of execution in a
• Sequential Control
program.
They enable programs to make decisions, repeat tasks, • Conditional Control (Selection)
or execute code conditionally.
• Iterative Control (Loops)
• Branching Control
Sequential Control
Brush your teeth

Have breakfast

Pack your bag

Go to school

Instructions are executed one after another in a linear order, like a


morning routine.
Conditional Control (Selection)
If Statement
1 Executes code if condition is true

If-Else Statement
2 Provides alternative path if condition is false

Else-If Ladder
3 Checks multiple conditions in sequence

Conditional control allows programs to make decisions based on specific conditions.


Conditional Examples
If-Else Example Else-If Example Nested Conditions

age = 18 score = 85 if weather == "sunny":


if age >= 18: if score >= 90: if temperature > 25:
print("You can vote") print("Grade: A") print("Go swimming")
else: elif score >= 80: else:
print("Too young to print("Grade: B") print("Go hiking")
vote") else:
print("Grade: C")
Iterative Control (Loops)
For Loop While Loop

Repeats a known number of times. Repeats as long as a condition is true.

for i in range(5): number = 1


print("Practice makes perfect") while number <= 5:
print(number)
number += 1
Branching Control
Break Statement
Exits the loop immediately when a condition is met.

Continue Statement
Skips current iteration and moves to the next one.

Example

for i in range(10):
if i == 5:
break
print(i)
Summary

Sequential Conditional
Linear execution of instructions Decision-making based on conditions

Branching Iterative
Controlling flow within loops Repeating code multiple times

Practice using different control structures in simple programs to understand how they help in problem-solving.
Thank You
Contact Information
Email: amali.gunasinghe5@gmail.com

Questions?
Feel free to ask about any control structures concepts!

References
Kernighan & Ritchie, Kochan, Sipser, GeeksforGeeks,
TutorialsPoint

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