Recursive Function to Invert a Sequence - Python Programming Exercise

In this exercise, you will develop a Python program that utilizes recursion to reverse a sequence of characters. This exercise is perfect for practicing function definition, recursion, and string manipulation in Python. By implementing this function, you will gain hands-on experience in handling function definitions, recursion, and string manipulation in Python. This exercise not only reinforces your understanding of functions but also helps you develop efficient coding practices for managing user interactions.

 Category

Mastering Functions

 Exercise

Recursive Function To Invert A Sequence

 Objective

Develop a Python program that utilizes recursion to reverse a sequence of characters. For instance, given the input 'Hello', the program should return 'olleH' by processing the string from the end to the beginning.

 Example Python Exercise

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# Function to recursively reverse a string
def reverse_string(s):
    # Base case: if the string is empty or only one character, return it
    if len(s) == 0:
        return s  # Return the empty string when no characters are left
    else:
        # Recursive case: reverse the substring (excluding the first character) and append the first character at the end
        return reverse_string(s[1:]) + s[0]  # Reverse the substring and add the first character to the result

# Example string
input_string = "Hello"

# Call the function to reverse the string
reversed_string = reverse_string(input_string)

# Print the reversed string
print(f"The reversed string is: {reversed_string}")

 Output

python reverse_string.py
The reversed string is: olleH

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