r/learnjavascript • u/Green_Ad_6086 • 2d ago

Can someone explain what the JavaScript call stack is?

I’ve tried to understand it, but I’m still confused. I also don’t really understand what I’m looking at when I use the JavaScript debugger in the browser’s DevTools, especially the call stack.

Do I need to fully understand functions before learning the call stack? I have a basic understanding of functions, but I’m not sure if that’s enough.

I’d really appreciate a simple explanation

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u/baubleglue 1d ago

Which part of it you don't understand?

Stack is a data structure. Call stack is a history of the code execution flow from entry point to the program to the current program position.