11.6.1 - Direct Recursion
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What is the base case in a recursive function?
💡 Hint: Think about how the function knows when to stop.
Can you give an example of a problem that can be solved using direct recursion?
💡 Hint: Consider functions that can be defined in terms of smaller inputs.
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What is the purpose of the base case in recursion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the function without this condition.
True or False: A function can call itself indirectly through other functions.
💡 Hint: Consider functions working in tandem instead of alone.
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Write a recursive function that computes the nth Fibonacci number without using loops.
💡 Hint: Break down Fibonacci definition into smaller parts.
Create a recursive function to print all elements of a list in reverse order.
💡 Hint: Think of how you can isolate elements before reaching the base case.
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