Which is the most appropriate definition for recursion?

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Which is the most appropriate definition for recursion?

A. A function that calls itself

B. A function execution instance that calls another execution instance of the same function

C. A class method that calls another class method

D. An in-built method that is automatically called

Solution

B. A function execution instance that calls another execution instance of the same function

Explanation

The appropriate definition for a recursive function is a function execution instance that calls another execution instance of the same function either directly or indirectly.

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पुनरावृत्ति के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त परिभाषा कौन सी है? , Which is the most appropriate definition for recursion?

Which is the most appropriate definition for recursion?

Solution

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