I'm trying to wrap my head around the concepts of iteration and recursion, especially how they apply to various division algorithms. I've stumbled upon a Wikipedia page that lists several of these algorithms, including Division by repeated subtraction, Long division, Slow division, Fast division, Division by a constant, and Large-integer division. I'm wondering if you could help me figure out which of these are iterative and which ones are recursive. I'm just starting my programming journey, so any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like homework, but no worries! Can you clarify what part of iteration and recursion you're struggling with?
In programming, if an algorithm includes loops, it's generally considered iterative. On the other hand, if it involves a function calling itself, that's recursion. So for the division algorithms: if you see repeated loops, that's iterative; if you find functions referring back to themselves, that's recursive.
Hey! Just to clarify, this isn't a homework question—I'm a curious self-learner! I just find it confusing when watching YouTube videos about iteration and recursion; they start to blur together for me. I chose the Wikipedia page as a resource to help distinguish which algorithms are recursive and which are iterative.