Complete Modern C++ - Dynamic Memory Allocation - Part I (malloc Function)

The video tutorial explains memory management in C, focusing on stack, data section, and heap. It introduces dynamic memory allocation using functions like malloc, calloc, and realloc, and emphasizes the importance of freeing memory to prevent leaks. Examples demonstrate memory allocation, typecasting, and handling dangling pointers. The tutorial concludes with best practices for managing memory in C programs.

What is a dangling pointer and why is it dangerous?

How should you handle memory allocation failures in C?

Describe how to allocate memory for an array using malloc.