Recursion and Memoization

An introduction to recursive functions, their use cases, and how to optimize their performance

Ryan McCombe
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Cache vs Memoization
What is the difference between caching and memoization?
Recursion vs Iteration
When should I use recursion instead of iteration in my code?
Stack Overflow in Recursion
What causes a stack overflow error in recursive functions, and how can I prevent it?
Recursion vs Dynamic Programming
How does dynamic programming differ from plain recursion, and when should I use it?
Recursive Data Structures
What are recursive data structures, and how are they related to recursive functions?
Tail Recursion
What is tail recursion, and how does it differ from normal recursion?