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printStars

Language/Type: JavaScript recursion

Write a recursive function named printStars that accepts an integer parameter n and outputs n occurrences of the "*" character to the console. For example, the call of printStars(5) should output *****.

If passed 0, nothing should be printed. If passed a value less than 0, your function should throw an exception with the message, "argument must be non-negative".

Constraints:

  • Do not declare any global variables.
  • Do not use any loops; you must use recursion.
  • You are allowed to define other "helper" functions if you like; they are subject to these same constraints.
  • Use console.log() to output your result to the console (on a single line).

Function: Write a JavaScript function as described, not a complete program.

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