Loopy Basics - Recursive Data Structures

It's like a never-ending loop, but without the loops.

A recursive data structure is a data structure that contains itself. Like, it's a box that contains a box that contains a box that contains... you get the idea.

Imagine a bunch of Russian nesting dolls, but with data.

Here are some examples of recursive data structures:

1. Linked Lists

A linked list is a data structure that points to the next node in the list, like a never-ending trail of breadcrumbs.

2. Trees

A tree is a data structure that has nodes, each of which points to other nodes, like a family tree, but without the drama.

3. Graphs

A graph is a data structure that has nodes and edges, like a social media network, but without the algorithms.