How does memory management work in structs?

How does memory management work in structs?

Memory management in structs involves allocating and deallocating memory for the data members. In languages like C, structs are typically allocated on the stack or heap, depending on how they are defined.

What happens when a struct goes out of scope?

When a struct goes out of scope, if it was allocated on the stack, its memory is automatically reclaimed. If it was allocated on the heap, you need to manually free the memory to avoid leaks.

Can you explain the difference between stack and heap allocation?

Sure! Stack allocation is faster and automatically managed, while heap allocation is more flexible but requires manual management and can lead to fragmentation.

What are some common pitfalls in memory management with structs?

Common pitfalls include memory leaks from forgetting to free heap-allocated structs, and accessing freed memory, which can lead to undefined behavior.