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Describe the differences between stack memory and heap memory in programming. Why does it matter?
Zoya Shaikh
Memory in a program is managed in two main areas: stack and heap. You’re being asked to explain:
What each is used for
How they grow/shrink
How memory allocation works in both
Why knowing the difference is important (like avoiding memory leaks or stack overflow)
Zeeshan – Nice question. – Jun 29, 2025 - 19:13
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Umar Shaikh
Stack memory stores temporary data like function calls and local variables, while heap memory stores dynamically allocated data. Managing them properly prevents memory leaks and improves performance.Add a comment
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