Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science
19.2Recursion
Recursion in Cambridge AS & A Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 19.2.1Explain the essential features of recursion and write and trace recursive algorithms.
- 19.2.2Explain when recursion is beneficial and how a compiler translates recursive code (stacks and unwinding).
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