What is dynamic memory allocation in C?

What is dynamic memory allocation in C?

Dynamic memory allocation in C allows you to allocate memory at runtime using functions like malloc, calloc, and realloc.

Can you explain how malloc works?

Sure! The malloc function allocates a specified number of bytes and returns a pointer to the first byte of the allocated memory.

What happens if I forget to free the allocated memory?

If you forget to free the allocated memory, it can lead to memory leaks, which may cause your program to consume more memory over time.

How do I free the memory allocated by malloc?

You can free the memory using the free function, passing the pointer returned by malloc as an argument.