Convert one (1) sample Python script in 02 Handout 1 into Java code. The first letter of your first name will be the basis of your assigned recursion type.

To assist you with converting a Python script to Java, we need a specific sample script from "02 Handout 1." Unfortunately, I don't have access to external documents. However, I can guide you on how to convert a generic Python recursion function into Java based on a specific recursion type.

For the sake of this exercise, let’s assume you want to convert a simple recursive function, such as calculating the factorial of a number. The recursion type will depend on the first letter of your name (e.g., if your name starts with 'A', you might use a straightforward or tail-recursive approach).

Sample Python Script (Factorial)

def factorial(n):
    if n == 0:
        return 1
    else:
        return n * factorial(n - 1)

Conversion to Java Code

1. Define the Method: In Java, methods are defined within a class.
2. Implement the Recursion: Java has a similar structure for recursion, but types and syntax differ.

Final Java Code

public class Factorial {
    public static int factorial(int n) {
        if (n == 0) {
            return 1;
        } else {
            return n * factorial(n - 1);
        }
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        int number = 5; // Example input
        System.out.println("Factorial of " + number + " is " + factorial(number));
    }
}

Explanation

1. Class Structure: In Java, code is organized into classes. The Factorial class contains the method factorial.
2. Static Method: The factorial function is defined as a static method so you can call it directly from the static main method.
3. Recursion Logic: The recursive logic remains the same as in Python, where we check the base case (if n is 0) and return 1, otherwise recurse by multiplying n by the factorial of n-1.
4. Execution: In the main method, we can call the factorial method and print the result.

If you provide a specific script or further details about your assigned recursion type based on your first name, I can assist you more accurately!