LIFO
Last in, first out
Example
Can someone help me debug this LIFO data structure?
LIFO definition by Slang.net
This page explains what the acronym "LIFO" means. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the Slang.net team.
We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. If you would like to suggest a term or an update to an existing one, please let us know!
Can you score under par in this golf terms quiz?
Techies, gamers, and others use LIFO to stand for "last in, first out." LIFO is a method of processing and disposing of items in a queue. When using LIFO to process items in a queue, the last item to enter the queue is the first item to leave the queue.
For example, in Magic: The Gathering, the stack (the zone in which spells and abilities are put when played) resolves in a LIFO fashion - meaning the last spell or ability to enter the stack is the first to leave it and resolve. This allows MTG players to respond to each other's plays, with the last response resolving (and affecting the game) first.