What is the call stack in Visual Studio?

What is the call stack in Visual Studio?

The call stack is a data structure that stores information about the active subroutines of a computer program. In Visual Studio, it helps you track function calls and their execution order.

How can I view the call stack while debugging?

You can view the call stack in Visual Studio by going to the Debug menu and selecting 'Windows' > 'Call Stack'. This will show you the current function calls.

What information does the call stack provide?

The call stack provides information such as the function names, the line numbers where the functions were called, and the parameters passed to those functions.

Can I modify the call stack?

No, you cannot modify the call stack directly. However, you can control the flow of execution by stepping through your code.

What happens if there is a stack overflow?

A stack overflow occurs when the call stack exceeds its limit, usually due to excessive recursion, leading to a crash or exception.