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Java Memory Management

Stack memory follows a FIFO principle where data is accessed quickly but space is limited, risking overflow. Heap memory provides dynamic allocation but slower access as data is less organized with space to grow. In Java, reference variables are stored on the stack while objects are stored on the heap, with references holding the memory addresses of objects.

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Java Memory Management

Stack memory follows a FIFO principle where data is accessed quickly but space is limited, risking overflow. Heap memory provides dynamic allocation but slower access as data is less organized with space to grow. In Java, reference variables are stored on the stack while objects are stored on the heap, with references holding the memory addresses of objects.

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Stack Memory:

FIFO Principle: Think of the stack memory like a stack of plates. You can only add or
remove plates from the top of the stack. This is called the "First In, First Out" (FIFO)
principle.
Faster Access: Accessing data on the stack is fast because it follows a strict order. It's
like taking the top plate from the stack – it's quick and easy.
Limited Size: However, stack memory is limited in size. It has a fixed amount of space,
and if you use too much, you can run into a problem called a "stack overflow."

Heap Memory:
Dynamic Allocation: Heap memory, on the other hand, is like a more flexible storage
space. You can allocate and deallocate memory at runtime as needed. It's not as
organized as the stack.
Slower Access: Accessing data on the heap can be slower because you have to search for
a specific memory location. It's like finding a free spot in a crowded parking lot.
Larger Size: The heap memory is larger than the stack and can grow or shrink as your
program runs.

Java Memory Management


In Java, object references are stored on the stack, while the objects themselves (the data) are
stored on the heap. This is a fundamental aspect of Java's memory management.
In Java, when you declare a reference variable for an object, like Car myCar;,
myCar is stored on the stack as a reference.
When you create a new object with new Car(), the actual Car object is allocated on the heap,
and the reference variable (myCar) stores the memory address (a reference) to that object on
the heap.

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