11.8 - Advantages of Recursion
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Define recursion in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of functions that repeat.
What is the base case in a recursive function?
💡 Hint: It's the stopping point.
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What is the primary advantage of using recursion?
💡 Hint: Consider how recursion relates to solving problems.
True or False: Every recursive function must have a base case.
💡 Hint: Think about what would happen without limits in math.
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Create a recursive function that finds the maximum value in a nested list.
💡 Hint: Think about how to break the problem down.
Write a recursive function to reverse a string.
💡 Hint: Break the string down to build it back up.
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