Differences Between Iterative and Recursive Functions
Explore the fundamental differences between iterative and recursive functions in Python. Understand their definitions, application, performance trade-offs, and how each manages program flow. This lesson helps you distinguish when to use recursion versus iteration for efficient coding solutions.
We'll cover the following...
We'll cover the following...
Iterative Vs. Recursive
Both recursion and iteration are used for executing some instructions repeatedly until some condition is satisfied.
So, what is the difference between Iteration and Recursion? In this lesson, let’s discuss a few factors that differentiate the two methods.