What is the difference between an error message and a stack trace?

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What is the difference between an error message and a stack trace?
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An error message is a brief description of the error that occurred, often including the type of error and potentially a user-friendly explanation. A stack trace is a detailed record of the function calls that led to the error, providing the exact location in the code where the error originated.