Recursive method

Definition

A recursive method is a function that calls itself within its own body, allowing for repetitive execution of a task by breaking it down into smaller, similar subtasks.

Related terms

Base case:

The base case is the condition in a recursive method that stops the recursion from happening and returns a result.

Recursive call: The recursive call is the statement within a recursive method that invokes itself with different parameters.

Stack frame: A stack frame is an area in memory where all local variables and information about their execution context are stored during each invocation of a recursive method.