Memory allocation mechanisms

At the core of every application’s performance lies the intricacies of memory allocation. As discussed in the previous chapter, the .NET runtime uses a built-in stack and heap to store and track variables and objects created during an application’s runtime. Understanding these mechanisms equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and write code optimizing memory resources. .NET employs a managed memory model through mechanisms designed to optimize memory usage and mitigate common memory-related issues such as memory leaks and buffer overflows.

Before exploring more .NET allocation mechanisms, let’s examine other popular languages, such as C/C++ and Java, and see how these techniques differ from those in .NET.

Allocation mechanisms in C/C++

Each language has its own methods of handling allocations. C is considered a foundational language as many other languages (such as C++, Java, and C#) have taken their cues...