Basic Overview of Stack Class

The Stack class in Java represents a last-in, first-out (LIFO) data structure. It is part of the Java Collections Framework and extends the Vector class, which means it inherits all the behaviors of a dynamic array while adding stack-specific methods.

A stack operates on the principle that the most recently added element is the first one to be removed. This behavior is particularly useful in scenarios such as undo mechanisms, parsing expressions, and backtracking algorithms.

Key Characteristics of the Stack Class

LIFO Principle:

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