Is a Stack Overflow error always a coding error, or can it be caused by other factors?

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Is a Stack Overflow error always a coding error, or can it be caused by other factors?
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While usually a coding error (recursion, infinite loops), a Stack Overflow can sometimes be triggered by malicious code injected into a website or a buggy browser extension. In rare cases, extremely large data structures or complex DOM manipulations can also contribute, though these are less common direct causes. Always prioritize checking your code first, then consider extensions and website integrity.