What is tail recursion?

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Programming and Problem Solving through Python : Functions in Python

What is tail recursion?

A. A recursive function that has two base cases

B. A function where the recursive functions leads to an infinite loop

C. A recursive function where the function doesn’t return anything and just prints the values

D. A function where the recursive call is the last thing executed by the function

Solution

D. A function where the recursive call is the last thing executed by the function

Explanation

A recursive function is tail recursive when recursive call is executed by the function in the last.