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What is a base case in recursion?
Think of it as the condition that ends the recursion.
What does the recursive case do?
It helps reach the base case.
What does the recursive case help achieve?
Remember, the goal is to reach a solution through smaller steps.
True or False: A base case is essential for recursion to work properly.
Think about what happens when there's no stopping point.
Write a recursive function that reverses a string. Explain how the recursive case operates.
Think about how to break the string down into smaller parts.
Design a recursive function that prints the binary representation of a number. Discuss how the recursive case helps achieve the solution.
Consider how numbers can be divided in binary!
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