12.5 - Recursion vs Iteration
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Practice Questions
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Define recursion in the context of programming.
💡 Hint: Think of how math functions can repeat processes.
What is the base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: Consider it as the termination point of recursive calls.
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What is a base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: It's the safety net of a recursive function.
True or False: Recursion can lead to stack overflow if not managed correctly.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when too many functions call themselves.
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Implement a recursive function for the Fibonacci series in Java and discuss its time complexity.
💡 Hint: Consider memoization to optimize this function.
Create a program that compares performance between recursive and iterative factorial calculations. Measure execution time.
💡 Hint: Think about how to set up your testing environment for accurate measurements.
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