Joseph Junker explores a technique for converting recursive code into iterative forms using explicit call stack simulation to prevent stack overflows in languages like TypeScript. The method represents stack frames as first-class values, trading some code clarity and performance for stack safety. While not fully automatable, it provides a mechanical approach applicable to any language with mutability support.
Background
Recursive algorithms are elegant but can cause stack overflow errors in languages with limited stack sizes. Developers often need to convert recursive code to iterative forms for production systems.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Mar 9, 2026 at 10:47 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10