12.9 - Conclusion
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Define recursion in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would explain the process to a friend.
What is a base case?
💡 Hint: How does it help in recursive functions?
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What is recursion?
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True or False: A base case is necessary for every recursive function.
💡 Hint: Think about why functions must eventually stop calling themselves.
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Create a recursive function to calculate the power of a number n raised to k without using any loop.
💡 Hint: How can you break down n^k into smaller parts?
Explain how memoization optimizes recursive functions, especially using the Fibonacci sequence as an example.
💡 Hint: What happens in a naive Fibonacci implementation without optimization?
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