InterviewDigestTechnical2026-08-16
How heap is allocated for a program
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Explain the fundamental mechanisms by which a program requests and manages memory from the heap during runtime, specifically contrasting the roles of the operating system and the language's memory allocator. Describe how heap allocation handles varying request sizes and discuss the trade-offs between fragmentation, performance, and memory overhead in this process.
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