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## Stack memory ## Stack memory
Similarly to the [[Stacks|stacks]], it works on the basis of LIFO: the last item Similarly to the [[Stacks|stack data structure]], it works on the basis of LIFO:
put on the stack is the first item to be withdrawn. the last item put on the stack is the first item to be withdrawn.
Note, this doesn't mean that the data at the memory addresses that comprise the Note, this doesn't mean that the data at the memory addresses that comprise the
stack can _only_ be accessed in a LIFO manner. Any item currently on the stack stack can _only_ be accessed in a LIFO manner. Any item currently on the stack
can be accessed (be read or modified) at any time. LIFO applies when it is is can be accessed (be read or modified) at any time. LIFO applies when it is is
time to clear memory from the stack: the most recent addition is cleared first. time to clear memory from the stack: the most recent addition is cleared first
from the top down.
### Stack pointer ### Stack pointer
A **stack pointer** is used to manage the items in the stack. This value is A **stack pointer** is used to manage the items in the stack. This value is
stored in a [[processor register]] and its value is the memory address of the stored in a [[CPU_architecture#registers|register]] and its value is the memory
item currently on the top of the stack. address of the item currently on the top of the stack.
## Related notes ## Related notes