Sep 17, 2008 · What are the stack and heap? Where are they located physically in a computer's memory? To what extent are they controlled by the OS or language run-time? What is their …

Feb 22, 2010 · A memory heap is a location in memory where memory may be allocated at random access. Unlike the stack where memory is allocated and released in a very defined …

Apr 14, 2009 · Besides the obvious answer of a Priority Queue, when would a heap be useful in my programming adventures?

Why are the runtime heap used for dynamic memory allocation in C-style languages and the data structure both called "the heap"? Is there some relation?

I am getting confused with memory allocation basics between Stack vs Heap. As per the standard definition (things which everybody says), all Value Types will get allocated onto a Stack and …

May 27, 2011 · What is the difference between a heap and BST? When to use a heap and when to use a BST? If you want to get the elements in a sorted fashion, is BST better over heap?

Python includes the heapq module for min-heaps, but I need a max-heap. What should I use for a max-heap implementation in Python?

Heap memory The heap memory is the runtime data area from which the Java VM allocates memory for all class instances and arrays. The heap may be of a fixed or variable size. The …

The heapq module maintains the heap invariant, which is not the same thing as maintaining the actual list object in sorted order. Quoting from the heapq documentation: Heaps are binary …

Apr 7, 2010 · Examining C/C++ Heap memory statistics in gdb Asked 15 years, 9 months ago Modified 4 years, 4 months ago Viewed 62k times