Tail-recursive Functions
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What is Tail-recursive Functions?
Kotlin supports a style of functional programming known as tail recursion. For some algorithms that would normally use loops, you can use a recursive function instead without the risk of stack overflow. When a function is marked with the tailrec modifier and meets the required formal conditions, the compiler optimizes out the recursion, leaving behind a fast and efficient loop based version instead.
Free resources to learn Tail-recursive Functions
- Official docsTail-recursive Functions
- ArticleKotlin Recursion (Recursive Function) and Tail Recursion
Tail-recursive Functions: common questions
Can I learn Tail-recursive Functions in Hindi?
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Is this Tail-recursive Functions tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 50 of 153 in the free Kotlin roadmap, in stage 18, Tail-recursive Functions. If you are new to Kotlin, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.