what is recursion? recursive function call | Recursion, Backtracking and Dynamic python Programming

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Recursion, backtracking, and dynamic programming are powerful techniques used in Python programming to solve complex problems efficiently. Recursion is a programming concept where a function calls itself to solve a smaller version of the problem. It breaks down a complex problem into simpler subproblems, and the solution is built by combining the results of these subproblems. Recursion is particularly useful when the problem can be divided into smaller, similar subproblems. However, it is important to define a base case that terminates the recursive calls to avoid infinite recursion.

Backtracking is another problem-solving technique that explores all possible solutions by systematically trying different options and undoing certain choices if they lead to a dead end. It is often used for problems with a large search space or combinatorial problems. Backtracking typically involves a recursive function that iteratively explores different choices until a solution is found or all possibilities have been exhausted. By backtracking, we can eliminate the search space and efficiently find the optimal or desired solution.

Dynamic programming is an optimization technique that breaks down a problem into overlapping subproblems and solves them in a bottom-up or top-down manner, storing the results of each subproblem to avoid redundant computation. It is commonly used to solve problems that exhibit optimal substructure, meaning the optimal solution to the main problem can be built from optimal solutions to its subproblems.

Dynamic programming is particularly effective when there are overlapping subproblems because it eliminates redundant computation, resulting in significant performance improvements.

By storing the results of subproblems, dynamic programming ensures that each subproblem is solved only once, improving efficiency and reducing the overall computational time. Python provides powerful features, such as memoization, that can be used in dynamic programming to cache results and further optimize the solution.
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