recursion

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Recursion is when a thing is defined or made by using parts of itself. It's like an infinite loop, the function keeps using itself to solve smaller portions of the problem until it reaches the solution.

Examples in Different Contexts

In organizational hierarchy, a 'recursion'-like structure is seen where a department has sub-departments, which in turn have their sub-departments, mimicking a repetitive structure.

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The design concept should be visually striking with a repeating pattern. It should show up when you zoom in or zoom out.

Response:

I like the idea of using recursion in the design. As you zoom in, the same pattern repeats itself, making it harmonious.

Tech

Scenario:

To find the sum of all numbers in a list, we could use a loop. But sometimes, it might be more efficient to apply a different approach.

Response:

Perhaps we should use recursion. It may be more efficient and reduce the code complexity.