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Recursion vs. Iteration

Recursion vs. Iteration

This lesson discusses the differences between Recursion and Iteration.

Is there a difference?

Both recursion and iteration are used for executing instructions repeatedly until a condition is true. So, where does the difference actually lie between Iteration and Recursion? In this lesson, let’s discuss a few factors that differentiate the two methods.

Definition

  • Recursion refers to a situation where a method calls itself
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  • Iteration refers to a situation where some statements are
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