Learn and Master C Programming - Stack vs. Heap

The video tutorial explains the differences between stack and heap memory allocation, demonstrating how to allocate integers both statically and dynamically. It emphasizes the importance of using 'sizeof' for dynamic memory allocation to avoid hardcoding sizes. The tutorial also covers allocating large memory chunks, such as arrays, and highlights the significance of freeing allocated memory to prevent memory leaks. A complete example is provided to illustrate the process of allocating, using, and freeing memory on the heap.

What is the difference between stack and heap memory allocation?

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Explain how to allocate an integer on the stack.

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Why is it not recommended to hardcode sizes when allocating memory?

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How can dynamic memory allocation be useful when dealing with arrays?

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Describe the process of allocating memory on the heap using malloc.

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What is the importance of checking for null after a malloc call?

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What should you do after using malloc to allocate memory?

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