Stateful Computation

Stateful computation refers to processes that remember information from previous steps to influence future actions. Unlike static calculations, it maintains an internal "state" or memory that evolves as the process progresses. For example, a web application tracks user login status, preferences, or shopping cart contents so that interactions remain personalized and continuous. This ability to store and update information enables more dynamic, responsive, and context-aware systems, making them suitable for complex tasks like conversations, data analysis, or real-time decision-making.