Memory Management
[/ˈmɛməri ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
Gerenciamento de Memória
1. The process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, allocating it to running programs and freeing it when no longer needed
Proper memory management is crucial for preventing system crashes and improving application performance.
O gerenciamento adequado de memória é crucial para prevenir travamentos do sistema e melhorar o desempenho da aplicação.
2. In programming, the technique of efficiently handling allocation and deallocation of memory resources during program execution
The developer implemented automatic memory management using garbage collection to avoid memory leaks.
O desenvolvedor implementou gerenciamento automático de memória usando coleta de lixo para evitar vazamento de memória.
3. The system or mechanism that tracks which memory locations are in use and which are available
Modern operating systems use sophisticated memory management techniques like virtual memory.
Os sistemas operacionais modernos utilizam técnicas sofisticadas de gerenciamento de memória, como memória virtual.
Memory Management is a fundamental concept in computer science taught in both Brazilian and American universities. In Brazil, 'Gerenciamento de Memória' is the standard technical term used in IT companies and academic institutions. In Portugal, 'Gestão de Memória' is preferred. The term is critical in contexts involving C, C++, Java, and Python programming languages, and is essential knowledge for software developers in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Memory management overhead - the computational cost of managing memory
Efficient memory management - optimized use of available memory resources
Automatic memory management - system-handled memory allocation without programmer intervention
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