BuuQu9hu2

It is common knowledge that all recursive functions can be re-written using iteration (e.g. loops). See “ Recursion versus iteration” here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recursion_(computer_science). The assumption that only trivial calculations can occur using iteration, or that recursion alone allows for supportable code, I believe are very flawed assumptions.

Um, ever heard of a “for loop”? An obvious alternative to recursion.