What is the difference between stack overflow and heap overflow?

What is the difference between stack overflow and heap overflow?

Stack overflow occurs when too much memory is used on the call stack, while heap overflow happens when memory allocated on the heap exceeds its limit.

Can you give me an example of each?

Sure! A stack overflow might happen in a recursive function that doesn't have a base case, while a heap overflow can occur when dynamically allocating memory without proper checks.

What are the consequences of these overflows?

Stack overflow can lead to program crashes or unexpected behavior, while heap overflow can corrupt data and lead to security vulnerabilities.

How can I prevent these types of overflows?

To prevent stack overflow, ensure your recursive functions have base cases. For heap overflow, always check memory allocation and deallocation.