11.7 - Examples of Recursion
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Define recursion in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how this relates to breaking problems into smaller parts.
What is the base case in a recursive function?
💡 Hint: Recall examples where recursion can continue until a condition is met.
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What is recursion?
💡 Hint: Think about the key characteristic of recursion.
True or False: Every recursive function must have a base case.
💡 Hint: Remember how recursion stops.
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Design a recursive function that reverses a string.
💡 Hint: Think about how to handle the end of the string to build it backwards.
Create a recursive function that counts down from a given number to zero.
💡 Hint: Consider how the countdown should stop at zero.
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