StackOverflowError (Java)

In short: The call stack is full, usually through a recursion without end.

In more detail: Every method call needs space on the stack.

In Depth

Possible causes

• Recursion without a termination condition.
• Mutual calls.

Solutions

1. Add a termination condition.
2. Replace recursion with a loop.
3. Rarely: raise the stack size (-Xss).

See also: Java, Methoden