Recursion

A technique in which a method calls itself with a smaller version of the problem.

What is Recursion in Java?

Recursion — A technique in which a method calls itself with a smaller version of the problem.

class Countdown {
    int count(int number) {
        if (number == 0) {
            return 0;
        }

        return 1 + count(number - 1);
    }
}

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Updated September 27, 2026