From Jason Turner
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This episode explores multiple approaches to calculating Fibonacci numbers in C++, highlighting the trade-offs between different implementations. Jason starts with a classic recursive solution, then progresses through template metaprogramming, constexpr functions, and compile-time array generation approaches. Finally, he demonstrates that while C++ developers often focus on complex template or compile-time solutions, a simple closed-form mathematical formula (Binet's formula) offers the best balance of performance, code simplicity, and readability for calculating Fibonacci numbers.

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