Relevant topics in the textbook:

Data Structures and Other Objects Using C++ Chapter 1.2

Example 1: Stair-counting problem

Run-time comparison in seconds:

Time in seconds Interpretation 2¹⁰ 17 minutes 2²⁰ 12 days 2³⁰ 32 years 2⁴⁰ cave paintings 2⁷⁰ The big bang

Practical code examples