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This lecture covers dynamic memory allocation in C, focusing on the concepts of malloc, calloc, and realloc functions. It explains the differences between static and dynamic memory allocation, emphasizing the importance of proper memory management to avoid memory leaks and errors. The instructor discusses the allocation of memory during program execution, memory overflow issues, and the significance of initializing pointers. Additionally, the lecture delves into dynamic arrays, their implementation, and the process of reallocating memory. Practical examples and best practices for memory allocation and deallocation in C are also highlighted.