When working with memory management in C#, it's important to understand the stack and the heap. Both are essential areas of memory, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Here’s a quick comparison:

Key Points:

1. Stack: Used for static memory allocation. Variables like method parameters, local variables, and return addresses are stored here. It’s managed automatically, making it faster.

2. Heap: Used for dynamic memory allocation. Objects created using the new keyword are stored here. The garbage collector (GC) handles cleanup, which can slow down performance.

Additional Resources:

• C# Memory Management Overview
• Understanding Stack and Heap Memory
• How Garbage Collection Works in C#

Understanding when to use stack or heap effectively can help optimize your application's performance and memory usage.