Call Stack

Definition

The call stack is a data structure that keeps track of function calls in a program. It stores information about the order and location of function calls, allowing the program to keep track of where to return after each function call is completed.

Related terms

Recursion:

A technique where a function calls itself directly or indirectly.

Stack Overflow: An error that occurs when there are too many nested function calls or recursive calls, causing the call stack to exceed its limit.

Function Call: The act of invoking or executing a specific function in a program.