What causes a stack overflow error in Java?

What causes a stack overflow error in Java?

A stack overflow error in Java occurs when a program recurses too deeply, exceeding the stack's memory limit.

Can you give me an example of code that might cause this?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public class StackOverflowExample {
    public static void recursiveMethod() {
        recursiveMethod(); // This will keep calling itself
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        recursiveMethod();
    }
}

How can I fix a stack overflow error?

To fix it, you can optimize your recursive method by adding a base case to stop the recursion.

What are some common scenarios where this error occurs?

Common scenarios include infinite recursion, deep recursive calls without a base case, or excessive method calls in a loop.