A 'for' loop that will input 10 integer values from the user

Question

How do you write a for loop that will input 10 integer values from the user and keep track of smallest value entered? This is what I have so far. I'm so confused right now.

int value;
Scanner scan = new Scanner(System.in);
for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
   System.out.print("Enter 1st number:");
   value = scan.nextInt();

Answer 1

This is a simple use of an if statement. You have to maintain a variable to keep track of lowest value entered and compare every input to it, if it is lower you replace it with the value new value.

I have provided a solution below, there are multiple ways of doing it. Try and see if you can find an alternative way so you can practice. Also notice the or statement if i == 0, analyze what happen if you remove that.

    int value=0;      
    Scanner scan = new Scanner(System.in);

    for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
    {
    System.out.print( "Enter 1st number:" );

    int inValue = scan.nextInt();
    if(inValue < value || i==0 )
     value = inValue;    
   }