PYTHON PROGRAM • FUNCTIONS & RECURSION
Find a Fibonacci Value Recursively in Python
Learn find a fibonacci value recursively in python with a short, executable Python example.
PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING
Input and expected output
No input required
21
COMPLETE PYTHON PROGRAM
Complete Python implementation
def fibonacci(number):
return number if number < 2 else fibonacci(number - 1) + fibonacci(number - 2)
print(fibonacci(8))CURRENT STEP
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EXPECTED OUTPUT FOR THE SAMPLE
21
PROGRAM EXPLANATION
Algorithm and explanation
- Initialize the sample values used to find a fibonacci value recursively.
- Apply Recursion and Fibonacci to compute the required result.
- Display the result for find a fibonacci value recursively and compare it with the documented sample output.
This example of find a fibonacci value recursively computes the result directly from the prepared sample data. It demonstrates Recursion and Fibonacci and prints a deterministic result that can be checked against the sample output.
EFFICIENCY
Time and space complexity
O(2^n)
O(n)
DEBUGGING CHECKLIST
Common mistakes
For find a fibonacci value recursively, keep the data shape and value types consistent with Recursion.
Keep every dependent statement inside the correct indented Python block.
Verify the final Recursion and Fibonacci result against the sample before trying new data.