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Functions Unleashed Recursion and Function Overloading in C

The document discusses recursion and function overloading in C++, highlighting their definitions, examples, and importance. It emphasizes the need for a base case in recursion to prevent stack overflow and explains how function overloading provides flexibility and clarity in code. Additionally, it warns against potential ambiguities with default arguments and underscores the importance of readability in programming.

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Functions Unleashed Recursion and Function Overloading in C

The document discusses recursion and function overloading in C++, highlighting their definitions, examples, and importance. It emphasizes the need for a base case in recursion to prevent stack overflow and explains how function overloading provides flexibility and clarity in code. Additionally, it warns against potential ambiguities with default arguments and underscores the importance of readability in programming.

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Functions Unleashed:

Recursion and Function


Overloading in C++
by : Lavanya Shankar
roll no. : 59
Recursion: The Art of Self-Reference
1 Definition 2 Base Case
A function calling itself to solve Essential to stop recursive
smaller instances of a problem. calls. Stack overflow otherwise!

3 Factorial Example 4 Stack Overflow


int factorial(int n) Exceeding call stack limit due
{ return (n <= 1) ? 1 : n to unbounded recursion. 8MB
* factorial(n - 1); } typical.
Recursion -
Examples
1 Fibonacci Sequence
Classic example demonstrating recursion.

2 Towers of Hanoi
Recursive solution to move disks between pegs.

3 Factorial finding
Efficiently find factorial of a number using recursive
functions.
Function
Overloading
Definition Purpose Example
Multiple functions Provide flexibility and int add(int a, int
with the same name clarity by similar b) vs. double
but different operations on add(double a, double
parameter lists. different types. b)
Function Overloading:
Advanced
Considerations
Return Type
Cannot differentiate overloaded
functions. Parameter lists must vary.

Default Arguments
Can interact with overloading,
leading to ambiguity. Avoid it.

Operator Overloading
Redefine operators for custom
classes (e.g., + for Complex
numbers).
Conclusion: Power and
Responsibility
Powerful Tools Elegant Solutions
Recursion and function Recursion is great for
overloading are powerful self-similar subproblems.
in C++. Use memoization.

Enhance Readability
Function overloading enhances code readability. Be
mindful of ambiguity.

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