Next Fit Algorithm

The Next Fit Algorithm is a memory management technique used in computing, particularly for allocating memory blocks. When a program requests memory, the algorithm starts searching for an available block from where the last allocation occurred, rather than from the beginning. If it finds a suitable block, it allocates the memory there. If not, it continues searching until it reaches the end of the memory. If necessary, it wraps around to the start and resumes looking. This method can be faster than others because it minimizes the need to start the search from the beginning each time.