Computer memory management

Computer memory management involves how a computer's system allocates, organizes, and controls the memory resources it uses to run applications and processes. It ensures that each program has enough space to operate efficiently without interfering with others. The system keeps track of which parts of memory are in use, free, or assigned to specific tasks. Techniques like virtual memory extend physical memory capacity by temporarily using storage on the disk. Effective memory management improves performance, stability, and security by efficiently distributing resources and preventing conflicts or crashes.