Modern Web Design with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - JavaScript Function Recursion with Recursion Examples

The video tutorial explains recursion in JavaScript, highlighting its ability to create loops within functions. It demonstrates how a function can call itself until a base condition is met, effectively creating a loop. The tutorial provides examples of recursive functions, including a countdown and a backward loop, emphasizing the importance of having a base case to exit the loop. The video also discusses the significance of the return statement in ending the function and preventing infinite loops.

Describe the process of how a countdown is implemented in a recursive function.

How does the return statement affect the execution of a recursive function?