Understanding the differences in stack and heap memory allocation between JavaScript (V8 engine) and C++ is essential for effective programming in both languages. Here's a comparative overview:
| Aspect | 
C++ | 
JavaScript (V8) | 
| Memory Management | 
Manual management by the developer | 
Automated by the V8 engine's garbage collector | 
| Stack Allocation | 
Local variables and function call data are stored on the stack; managed automatically | 
Primitive values and references to objects are stored on the stack; managed automatically | 
| Heap Allocation | 
Dynamic memory allocation using new and delete; developer is responsible for deallocation | 
Objects, functions, and closures are allocated on the heap; managed by garbage collection. | 
| Performance | 
Stack allocation is fast; heap allocation can be slower due to fragmentation | 
Automated management can introduce overhead; performance depends on garbage collector efficiency. | 
| Flexibility and Safety | 
Offers control but requires careful handling to avoid errors like memory leaks | 
Automated management reduces risk of errors; less control over memory allocation. |