Why does Java use Heap Data Structure to Store Object?

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Or it does NOT use Heap "Data-Structure". The name given to the Memory for allocation(Pool of Memory) is just known as "Heap"?

If yes, then is that any relation between Heap Data-Structure and Heap as in Pool of Memory?

I Just found that it is duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/756861/whats-the-relationship-between-a-heap-and-the-heap — Sandeep Jindal, Mar 21 '13 at 21:16

score 14 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 21 '13 at 21:15

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There's no relation between heap memory and heap the data structure. They just happen to share the same name.

answered Mar 21 '13 at 21:15

NPE

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@SandeepJindal: Let me check my crystal ball. Back in a tick. ;) – NPE Mar 21 '13 at 21:18

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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Are you talking about the difference between heap memory and stack memory?

I would explain it, but this answer is pretty sweet

edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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answered Mar 21 '13 at 21:17

75inchpianist

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