diff --git a/docs/resources/performance.md b/docs/resources/performance.md
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@@ -22,3 +22,6 @@ ini_set('xdebug.max_nesting_level', '1024');
 xdebug.max_nesting_level=1024
 ```
 
+## Recursion
+
+If you encounter a "Maximum function nesting level" error, the more likely problem is that you're building a recursive parser incorrectly. Have a look at the documentation page about recursion to learn more.