5.2 - Stack Implementation Details
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What is the purpose of the stack pointer?
💡 Hint: Think about how the stack tracks its size.
Describe what happens during a push operation.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction the stack grows.
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What does the stack pointer do?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of the stack management it governs.
True or False: The stack operates on a First In, First Out (FIFO) principle.
💡 Hint: Remember how stacks function differently from queues.
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Design a simple algorithm using stack operations to manage nested function calls.
💡 Hint: Start from the main function and build outward with the nested calls.
Explain potential issues that may arise if context is not properly saved during procedure calls.
💡 Hint: Consider how data integrity is important in programming.
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