Introduction Memory management is a cornerstone of systems programming, and Zig provides a robust set of tools to handle it efficiently and safely. This comprehensive guide delves deep into how Zig manages memory, focusing on the two primary types of memory allocation: stack and heap. We’ll explore the intricacies of each, their use cases, and how Zig’s features ensure safe and efficient memory usage. Stack Allocation Stack allocation in Zig is the default method for local variables.