Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 8 - Data Abstractions - Chapter Review Problems - Page 410: 22

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Storing names in separate areas of memory and using pointers to build the stack offers several advantages: 1. **Memory Efficiency**: Storing only pointers in the stack rather than the entire names saves memory, especially when dealing with names of varying lengths. This reduces memory usage and potentially increases the number of names that can be stored in the stack. 2. **Flexibility**: Using pointers allows for flexibility in the length of the names. Since the names are stored separately in memory, they can be of varying lengths without impacting the structure of the stack. 3. **Performance**: Accessing names through pointers can be faster than storing and retrieving the entire names in the stack. This is because accessing memory locations through pointers is generally faster than manipulating large strings directly. Overall, using pointers to store names in separate memory areas and building the stack out of these pointers provides a more efficient and flexible solution compared to storing the names themselves directly in the stack.
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