>Hi George,
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>>This problem doesn't require a recursive solution even though one could be implemented.
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>I absolutely agree. It is better of with a non-recursive solution.
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>>However, in some cases a recursive solution isn't only the best way, it's the only way.
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>Some say that every recursive routine could be rewritten into a non recursive one. I really did not validate this statement, but I do know that some problems are much better handled recursively.
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>It seems we are on the same line.
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Walter,

Consider searching a b-tree. To me, a recursive search isn't only the best way, it's the only way. Could a non-recursive search be implemented? Probably, but I wouldn't want to maintain it.