nesting

nesting definition - computer

(1) In programming, the positioning of a loop within a loop. The number of loops that can be nested may be limited by the programming language. See loop.

(2) In a folder hierarchy, it refers to storing a folder inside another folder. You can nest folders inside of folders ad infinitum, but it becomes more unwieldy to retrieve them. See Win Folder organization.



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