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Stack Overflow error vs. Infinite loop

I know what an Infinite Loop error is. Is a stack overflow error the same thing. If not, what is the difference?

Can you give example code as well?

Solution

  • If, instead of infinite loop, you have infinite (or very deep) recursion (function invoking itself), then you will get stack overflow. Whenever a function is invoked, some part of stack memory is consumed. Once all the stack is exhausted, you get - stack overflow error.