memory allocation and deallocation using pointers
Memory allocation and deallocation using pointers refers to the process of reserving and releasing memory space in a computer's memory dynamically, using pointers. It allows for the efficient and flexible management of memory, where memory allocation refers to reserving memory for a variable or data structure, and deallocation refers to releasing that memory when it is no longer needed. By manipulating pointers, programmers can allocate and deallocate memory dynamically, allowing for more efficient use of memory resources.
Requires login.
Related Concepts (1)
Similar Concepts
- dynamic memory allocation with pointers
- function pointers
- linked-list based memory allocation
- malloc and free functions
- memory allocation
- memory allocation error handling
- memory allocation in c
- memory allocation problems
- memory allocation strategies
- memory allocation vulnerabilities
- memory deallocation
- memory leaks and dangling pointers
- pointers
- pointers and references
- pointers in data structures