Initialization is the part of a for loop where you initialize or set the initial value of a control variable. It is executed only once, before the loop begins.
Related terms
Control Variable: A control variable is a variable that controls the execution of a loop. It is typically used in conjunction with loops like for loops or while loops.
The condition is an expression that evaluates to either true or false. It determines whether or not the loop will continue executing. If the condition evaluates to false, the loop will terminate.
Increment/Decrement: Increment (++) and decrement (--) are operators used to increase or decrease the value of a variable by 1 respectively. They are commonly used in loops to update/control variables during each iteration.