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How does Rust prevent stack corruption in recursive systems?

Updated May 24, 2026

Short answer

Rust relies on OS stack limits and compile-time safety to prevent uncontrolled recursion.

Deep explanation

Rust does not inherently prevent stack overflow; instead, it relies on system stack limits. Recursive functions must be carefully designed or replaced with iteration to avoid overflow risks in production systems.

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