Recursion
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What is Recursion?
Recursion is when a function calls itself, typically to break a problem into smaller versions of the same problem until it reaches a simple base case. A classic example is calculating a factorial by having the function call itself with a smaller number each time. Recursive functions need a clear stopping condition, or they will call themselves indefinitely and crash.
Free resources to learn Recursion
- ArticleR recursion
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Recursion: common questions
Can I learn Recursion in Hindi?
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Is this Recursion tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 41 of 129 in the free R Programming roadmap, in stage 7, Functions. If you are new to R Programming, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.