Chapter 12. Recursive Problem Solving

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OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you will

• Understand the concept of recursion.

• Know how to use recursive programming techniques.

• Have a better understanding of recursion as a problem-solving technique.

OUTLINE

12.1	Introduction
12.2	Recursive Definition
12.3	Recursive String Methods
12.4	Recursive Array Processing
12.5	Example: Drawing (Recursive) Fractals
12.6	Object-Oriented Design: Tail Recursion
12.7	Object-Oriented Design: Recursion or Iteration?
	Exploring the Mandelbrot Set
12.8	From the Java Library: javax.swing.JComboBox
	Chapter Summary
	Solutions to Self-Study Exercises
	Exercises