Python 3: Project-based Python, Algorithms, Data Structures - Insertion sort programmatic execution step by step

This video tutorial explains the divide functionality of the merge sort algorithm. It covers how the divide function splits a list into individual elements using recursion and highlights the importance of identifying a base case to prevent infinite loops. The video includes a code walkthrough and discusses the execution flow of the program, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent videos.

What happens if the base condition is not reached in a recursive function?

How does the divide function handle individual elements once the list is split?

Describe the execution flow of the divide function when processing a list.