Rule Definition
Updating the loop iterator in the 'for' body makes the logic difficult to understand, can decrease the maintainability, and then be error-prone practice.
Remediation
Review the logic of the loop management to avoid altering the iterator in the 'for' header and body.
Reference
High Integrity C++ Coding Standard Manual
Related Technologies
C++
Technical Criterion
ASCMM-MNT-5 - Loop Value Update within the Loop
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