Control Structures

control structures (also called control flow statements) determine the order in which statements are executed in a program. They allow developers to control the flow of execution based on conditions, loops, or branching. Examples of  control structures, including their syntax, behavior, and examples with Java code.

1. Types of Control Structures in Java

Java control structures can be categorized into three main types:

1. Sequential: Statements are executed line by line in the order they appear (default behavior).

2. Decision-Making (Conditional): Execute specific blocks of code based on conditions.

3. Looping (Iterative): Repeat a block of code multiple times based on a condition or iteration.

4. Branching: Alter the flow of execution by jumping to another part of the program.

Additionally, Java includes mechanisms for exception handling, which can also affect control flow.

2.Detailed Explanation of Control Structures

2.1 Sequential Control

Sequential execution is the default behavior in Java, where statements are executed one after another in the order they are written.