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- RAM
RAM is an acronym for Random Access Memory. This is the working storage of a computer, where data and programs are stored while we're using them.
- Reference Argument
A reference argument is another name for a variable from a calling function rather than an independent variable in the called function. Changing a reference argument therefore affects the corresponding variable in the calling function. Compare with value argument.
- Reference-Counting Idiom
The reference-counting idiom is a mechanism that allows one object (the "reference-counted object") to be shared by several other objects (the "client objects") rather than having to make a copy for each of the client objects.
- Register
A register is a storage area that is on the ...
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