How can I visualize recursion in Python?

How can I visualize recursion in Python?

You can visualize recursion in Python using tools like Matplotlib to create graphical representations of recursive calls.

Can you show me a simple example of that?

Sure! Here's a simple example using a recursive function to calculate factorial and visualize the call stack.

What code would I need for that?

You can use the following code:

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

def factorial(n):
    if n == 0:
        return 1
    else:
        return n * factorial(n - 1)

# Visualize the recursion
plt.plot([factorial(i) for i in range(6)])
plt.title('Factorial Function Recursion')
plt.xlabel('n')
plt.ylabel('factorial(n)')
plt.show()

What if I want to visualize a different recursive function?

You can adapt the visualization by changing the recursive function and updating the plot accordingly. Just ensure to adjust the range and labels!