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Re: stack size info
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Stefan Monnier |
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Re: stack size info |
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Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:36 -0400 |
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> I don't think so. My guess is "The maximum stack size this function
> needs for execution, disregarding further (including recursive)
> function calls as those extend the stack on their own."
> i'm inclined to leave the docs alone. the node's entire context is a
> single function and thus the STACKSIZE element of the byte-code function
> object pertains to a single function call.
> however, if pressed, i will suggest:
> The maximum stack size this function might need when called.
> "might" because it is possible that any particular call uses less than
> that amount. "when called" addresses recursion.
Maybe it could be called a "stack frame".
And I'd use the word "upper bound" rather than maximum.
Also I'd use the word "use" rather than "need".
Stefan