Memory Management
Memory Management
Section titled “Memory Management”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”JavaScript manages memory automatically, but understanding how it works helps you write efficient code and avoid memory leaks.
Learning Objectives
Section titled “Learning Objectives”- Understand stack vs heap memory
- Learn the memory lifecycle
- Identify common memory leak patterns
- Apply memory optimization techniques
Topics Covered
Section titled “Topics Covered”| Topic | Description | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stack vs Heap | How primitives and objects are stored | 15 min |
| Memory Lifecycle | Allocation, usage, and release | 10 min |
| Memory Leaks | Common patterns and how to avoid them | 15 min |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Primitive vs reference types
- Objects and functions
- Scope and closures
Learning Path
Section titled “Learning Path”Stack vs Heap → Memory Lifecycle → Memory Leaks