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Unleashing Computer Memory

The name of the game is memory. For a program to run smoothly, it will need adequate memory. Memory is a vital component of any programmable system. Computers have memory, microcontrollers have memory, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have memory. However, memory is a very complex topic that many automation engineers often take for granted. Typically, most automation programmers have an if it can be uploaded to a device, it’s fine mentality. This mentality can get a person through their day-to-day activities, but it will hold them back in the long run, especially when more complex topics such as pointers need to be utilized.

Memory is a complex topic that can often baffle inexperienced developers. Memory ...

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