12 - Recursion
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Practice Questions
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What is recursion?
💡 Hint: Think about how recursion can simplify complex problems.
Identify the base case in a recursive function.
💡 Hint: Consider what condition prevents additional calls.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: Remember why functions need a point to stop.
Which of the following best describes recursion?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you optimize a naive recursive Fibonacci function using memoization?
💡 Hint: Consider how you can avoid duplicate calculations.
Create a recursive function that reverses a string.
💡 Hint: Think about how breaking down the string helps.
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