Easy-to-Learn Linux System Programming - Various Memory Allocation Techniques

This webinar provides an overview of memory in Linux system programming.
 
Memory is a fundamental and critical component—it is a resource used by processes. Let us learn about how to allocate, utilize, and deallocate these memory resources. While many users tend to prefer more memory, what matters most is how to utilize memory efficiently.
 
Process Address Space
Like modern operating systems, Linux virtualizes physical memory resources. Processes do not access physical memory directly. Instead, the kernel maps each process to a unique virtual address space. This address space is linear, starting from 0 and increasing to its maximum value.
 
Memory Region Division
The kernel arranges pages into blocks and grants access permissions. These blocks are called memory regions, segments, or mappings. The text segment contains the process's program code, strings, constant variables, and read-only data.
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