What error does JavaScript throw for stack overflow?
RangeError: Maximum call stack size exceeded. It is thrown when the call stack hits the engine's allocated limit.
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Unbounded or very deep recursion. Each call adds a frame to the call stack without popping one, until the engine's maximum stack size is exceeded and a RangeError is thrown.
Always include a base case that stops the recursion. For deep recursion that cannot be bounded, convert to an iterative loop or use a trampoline to run recursive steps without growing the stack.
It varies by engine and environment, typically 10,000-20,000 frames in browsers and Node.js. Do not write code that depends on a specific limit.
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