How can I visualize recursion and dynamic programming?

How can I visualize recursion and dynamic programming?

Visualizing recursion often involves using tree diagrams to represent function calls. For dynamic programming, you can use tables to show overlapping subproblems.

Can you give me an example of a recursive function?

Sure! A classic example is the Fibonacci sequence. The recursive function calls itself to calculate Fibonacci numbers.

What about dynamic programming? How does it differ?

Dynamic programming solves problems by breaking them down into simpler subproblems and storing their results to avoid redundant calculations.

Can you show me a visual representation of the Fibonacci sequence using both methods?

Absolutely! For recursion, you would see a tree structure, while for dynamic programming, a table showing previously computed Fibonacci numbers would be used.