Complex Data Structures: Pointers and Dynamic Allocation

This lecture covers the usage of pointers for complex data structures like genealogical trees and friend networks represented as graphs. It explains the challenges of self-containing structures and the benefits of using pointers to avoid duplication of information. Additionally, it delves into the truth about the main() function in C, detailing its parameters and how it handles command-line arguments. The lecture also explores memory management in C, distinguishing between the stack and heap memory, emphasizing the extended lifespan of variables allocated on the heap. It concludes with best practices for dynamic memory allocation, highlighting the importance of deallocating memory to prevent memory leaks.