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Stack machine

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An execution model whose instructions obtain operands from a stack and put results back on that stack.

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A stack machine is a type of computer architecture that primarily uses a stack for managing data and executing instructions. Instead of using registers for operations, a stack machine relies on a last-in, first-out (LIFO) data structure—a stack—to handle its operations. ### Key Characteristics of Stack Machines: 1. **Data Management**: - Operands for operations are pushed onto the stack.
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