Memory Usage

Definition

Memory usage refers to the amount of computer memory (RAM) that a program or process requires to run. It is a measure of how much space is occupied by data and instructions in the computer's memory.

Analogy

Imagine your brain as a computer, and memory usage as the number of thoughts you can hold in your mind at once. Just like a computer has limited RAM, your brain has limited capacity for thoughts. The more thoughts you have, the higher your memory usage.

Related terms

Stack Overflow: A situation that occurs when there is not enough space in the call stack for function calls, usually due to excessive recursion or large data structures.

Garbage Collection: The automatic process performed by programming languages' runtime environments to reclaim memory occupied by objects that are no longer needed.

Virtual Memory: A technique used by operating systems to extend available physical memory by using disk storage as an extension of RAM.