Java<\/a> or C++.<\/p>\nThis memory “block” therefore has a predefined size, which is usually determined automatically based on the size of the object to be created.<\/p>\n
This memory block is then assigned to a computer program until something happens that causes it to disappear again. In some languages – especially in C and C++ – an object in the heap memory is only deleted if the programmer explicitly requests this. This releases the reserved memory area again. On the one hand, a programmer has much greater control over memory areas, but this also means greater responsibility. This is because reserved memory always requires a concept for active memory management.<\/p>\n<\/div>