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# [The Mystery of Recursion - Understanding How to Implement it in Python](https://tmonty.tech/the-mystery-of-recursion-understanding-how-to-implement-it-in-python?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is Recursion? If you understand the underlying concept of recursion but struggle to implement it like myself, or you don't even know what it is, then this post if for you. Recursion is defined as solving a complex problem by breaking the problem...

Feb 3, 2021 · 5 min read · tmonty.tech  
Updated Jun 6, 2021  
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## Written by

[Thomas Montfort](https://hashnode.com/@tmonty)

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I am sophomore CS student at Syracuse University interested in trending technologies like blockchain and enjoy documenting/sharing my experience with the tech community.

## Responses 2

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[Andrew Baisden](https://hashnode.com/@andrewbaisden)

[Mar 26, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-mystery-of-recursion-understanding-how-to-implement-it-in-python/6019ec79dc773e253be7d9ae/comment/605de73743029d4a5fb63865)

Now this was a good explanation of recursion well worth the likes thanks for sharing it.

[Thomas Montfort](https://hashnode.com/@tmonty)

[Mar 26, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-mystery-of-recursion-understanding-how-to-implement-it-in-python/6019ec79dc773e253be7d9ae/comment/605de73743029d4a5fb63865#reply-605e1ed25aa4944ee40f7687)

Thank you [Andrew Baisden](https://hashnode.com/@andrewbaisden), I am glad you appreciated it.

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Feb 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-mystery-of-recursion-understanding-how-to-implement-it-in-python/6019ec79dc773e253be7d9ae/comment/601bd40c072bc516ff6f2082)

Recursion gave me a lot of headaches in the University. Great tutorial!

[Thomas Montfort](https://hashnode.com/@tmonty)

[Feb 4, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-mystery-of-recursion-understanding-how-to-implement-it-in-python/6019ec79dc773e253be7d9ae/comment/601bd40c072bc516ff6f2082#reply-601c1fa7072bc516ff6f276d)

Thank you for the input! I put a lot of effort into this.