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What is inside heap and stack?
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Answer from AI
Heap stores objects created using the new keyword, arrays, and other dynamically allocated data. It is a common memory area for all threads.
Stack stores primitive data types (int, float, boolean, etc.), references to objects in the heap, local variables, and method call information. Each thread has its own stack.
Here is a comparison table:
| Characteristic | Heap | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Memory allocation | Dynamic (Runtime) | Static (Compile-time) |
| Lifetime | Until garbage collection | Until method completion |
| Thread safety | Not thread-safe | Thread-safe |
| Size | Variable | Fixed or limited |
Example of object creation:
// Creating an object on the heap
MyObject obj = new MyObject();
// Primitive types on the stack
int count = 10;
boolean isValid = true;