Iteration Vs Recursion Flashcards by Will Jones | Brainscape

Q

What is iteration?

A

Using a for or while loop to loop through a piece of code multiple times

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What is recursion?

A

A function calling itself

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Q

Advantages of recursion?

A

Results in shorter code
Code looks less complex and is more elegant

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Advantages of iteration?

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Programme may run faster
Cannot run out of memory
Easier to trace/follow

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