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State recursion versus iteration precisely and explain why it matters in 2-3 sentences.

# Recursion vs Iteration **Recursion** solves problems by having a function call itself with smaller inputs until reaching a base case, while **iteration** solves problems using loops that repeat operations until a condition is met. This matters because recursion can lead to stack overflow errors and uses more memory (each call adds a stack frame), whereas iteration is typically more memory-efficient and faster. However, recursion often produces cleaner, more intuitive code for naturally recursive problems like tree traversal or divide-and-conquer algorithms.