LLD - Design — Chess Game
A game state manager uses a stack to handle states. What is the problem if the stack is never popped when returning from a paused state?
A game state manager uses a stack to handle states. What is the problem if the stack is never popped when returning from a paused state?
medium📝 Analysis Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand stack usage in state management
Stack push adds new states; pop removes them when returning to previous state.Step 2: Identify consequence of missing pop
If pop is never called, stack keeps growing, consuming more memory and possibly causing leaks.Final Answer:
The stack grows indefinitely causing memory issues -> Option BQuick Check:
Missing pop = memory growth [OK]
Quick Trick: Pop states to avoid memory leaks in stack-based management [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming crash happens immediately
- Confusing push and pop effects
- Thinking paused state is skipped
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