Help with array

[aaronfue]

I would like to understand what is going on in this array within the for loop:

#include <iostream>
#include <cmath>

using namespace std;
int main()
{
int max;
const int size = 10;
int a[size] = {7,12,2,1,26,35,17,13,6,21};

max=a[0];

for(int i=1;i<9;i++)
{
if( max < a[i])
{
max = a[i];
}
}

cout<<"Maximum number is: "<< max << endl;

return 0;

}


What is going on within the for loop statement? What is the purpose of the i?
Thanks!

[vlad from moscow]

Firstly, the loop is incorrect. Instead of

for(int i=1;i<9;i++)

shall be

for(int i=1;i<10;i++)

Secondly, open any book on C++ and read it!

[Chervil]

I would prefer for(int i=1;i<size;i++)

When a constant is defined, it's sensible to make use of it.