[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Memory

memory leak

A software bug where an app fails to release memory, slowly consuming RAM.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A memory leak is a bug in which a program keeps allocating memory without releasing it, gradually consuming RAM until performance drops or the app crashes.

See working memory.

Where memory leak Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is memory leak?

A software bug where an app fails to release memory, slowly consuming RAM.

What terms are related to memory leak?

Related Memory terms include working memory, memory allocation.

Related Technical Terms

working memory
The RAM actively holding data a program is using right now. Memory
memory allocation
How a system assigns RAM to apps and processes as they run. Memory
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