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What does "memory" mean in programming?
memory is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
RAM (Random Access Memory) used by a running program to store data. Memory leaks occur when a program allocates memory but never frees it, causing memory usage to grow until the process crashes.
Example
"The memory usage grows steadily; there is probably a memory leak in the event listener setup."
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