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Define recursion in your own words.
Think about how it simplifies problem-solving.
What is a base case?
Why is it important in recursion?
What is recursion?
Focus on the self-referential aspect of the function.
True or False: A base case is necessary in recursion to prevent infinite loops.
Think about what would happen if the function continues calling itself.
Write a recursive function to reverse a string in Java.
Think how you can break the problem into smaller substrings.
Create a recursive function to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers using the Euclidean algorithm.
How can you reduce the problem size with each call?
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