What are the differences between iterative and recursive programming?

Can you explain the difference between iterative and recursive methods in programming?

Sure! Iterative methods use loops to repeat a process, while recursive methods call themselves to solve a problem.

Can you give me an example of an iterative approach?

Absolutely! For calculating the factorial of a number iteratively, you would use a loop to multiply the numbers from 1 to n.

And what about a recursive example?

In a recursive approach for factorial, the function would call itself with a decremented value until it reaches 1.

Which method is generally more efficient?

Iterative methods are often more memory efficient, while recursive methods can be more elegant and easier to read.