Non-recursive functions

Non-recursive functions are functions that solve problems without calling themselves repeatedly. Instead of breaking a problem down into smaller parts through self-reference, they use straightforward steps or loops to reach a solution. This often makes them easier to understand, analyze, and optimize, as their behavior is more predictable. For example, a loop that sums all numbers from 1 to 10 is non-recursive, because it performs each step directly without calling itself. In contrast, recursive functions solve problems by breaking them into smaller similar problems, each calling the function again until a base case is reached.