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when is it best to use a recursive function vs a for loop (lemmy.ml)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Elixir does have for loops.

https://hashrocket.com/blog/posts/elixir-for-loops-go-beyond-comprehension

That being said, I have worked at a company who uses Elixir 4 years now and I have never once written one.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Oh you’re so right, I never use those so I completely forgot :X