12.3 - Types of Recursion
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Define direct recursion.
💡 Hint: Think about functions that rely on simpler versions of themselves.
What is a base case in recursive functions?
💡 Hint: What would happen without it?
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What is direct recursion?
💡 Hint: Think of a factorial function for this.
True or False: Indirect recursion can create cycles by having multiple functions call each other.
💡 Hint: Visualize the name exchange between multiple functions.
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Write a direct recursive function to calculate the nth Fibonacci number and explain how it works.
💡 Hint: Think of small Fibonacci numbers to understand its breakdown.
Design an indirect recursion scenario that simulates a phone call chain between friends until a relay message is received.
💡 Hint: Visualize the conversation flow!
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