# Recursion: Length of a String
by Matt
tags: recursion, strings, language_fundamentals

## Summary
> Write a function that returns the length of a string. Make your function recursive.
> Examples
> length("apple") ➞ 5
> length("make") ➞ 4
> length("a") ➞ 1
> length("") ➞ 0
> Notes
> Check the Resources tab for info on recursion.

## Instructions
Write a function that returns the length of a string. **Make your function recursive.**

### Examples
```
length("apple") ➞ 5

length("make") ➞ 4

length("a") ➞ 1

length("") ➞ 0
```

### Notes
Check the **Resources** tab for info on recursion.