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Record 1 2021-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

The stack frame, also known as activation record, is the collection of all data on the stack associated with one subprogram call.

CONT

In recursive languages, a single routine can be "opened" several times concurrently. An activation designates one single instance of execution. Automatic variables are bound to the liveness of the activation. Their location is naturally called activation block, or stack frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

Un bloc de pile (stack frame) est associé à un appel de fonction et contient les paramètres, les données locales d'une fonction ainsi que l'adresse de retour.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
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