The Ackermann function is a classic example of a recursive function, notable especially because it is not a primitive recursive function. It grows very quickly in value, as does the size of its call tree.
The Ackermann function is usually defined as follows:
$A(m, n) = \\begin{cases} n+1 & \\mbox{if } m = 0 \\\\ A(m-1, 1) & \\mbox{if } m > 0 \\mbox{ and } n = 0 \\\\ A(m-1, A(m, n-1)) & \\mbox{if } m > 0 \\mbox{ and } n > 0. \\end{cases}$
Its arguments are never negative and it always terminates.
# --instructions--
Write a function which returns the value of $A(m, n)$. Arbitrary precision is preferred (since the function grows so quickly), but not required.