How does the size of the Java stack affect the likelihood of a StackOverflowError?

The Java stack has a default size, which can be configured using the `-Xss` JVM option. A smaller stack size increases the likelihood of a StackOverflowError, as there's less space for stack frames. Increasing the stack size can delay the error, but it doesn't solve the underlying problem of excessive recursion. The best solution is to address the recursive logic itself.