Recursion Is Lying to You

Tail-recursive code in JavaScript still risks stack overflow in real-world runtimes. Learn when recursion is safe and when to switch to iterative patterns.
27 points by theanonymousone 85 days ago blog.gaborkoos.com 33 comments

Summary

Tail recursion in JavaScript may seem safe, but it can still lead to stack overflow issues in practical applications. This piece discusses the nuances of recursion and when it’s better to opt for iterative approaches.

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