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Python Auxiliary Recursive Functions

Python has two loops for loops and while loops. Both of these loops can be replaced by Python Recursive Functions.

Recursion in computer science is a method of solving a problem where the solution depends on solutions to smaller instances of the same problem. Simply put Recursion is a function that calls itself.

Recursive Functions have some requirements, often referred to as the three laws of Recursion:
Recursive Functions must have a base case.
A Recursive Function must change its state.
A Recursive Function must call itself.

Many algorithms can be expressed more elegantly using a Recursive Function.
Recursive Functions can also reduce the time complexity of an algorithm.

In this video we will look at:
What a Recursive Function is
Recursive Function syntax
How to write an Auxiliary Recursive Function

We will be looking at Python Recursive Functions Factorial Example in Python in PyCharm.

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great video, helped me understand what auxiliary functions are

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