Memory Allocation Tracker

A terminal-based visualization tool for memory allocation and management with a Matrix-inspired interface.

Overview

This application provides a real-time visualization of memory allocation concepts including:

• Paging
• Segmentation
• Memory usage statistics
• Fragmentation metrics

The interface is designed with a Matrix-inspired color scheme for a visually engaging experience.

Features

• Real-time memory usage visualization
• Page allocation and deallocation simulation
• Memory segmentation visualization
• System memory statistics
• Fragmentation rate calculation
• Matrix-style animations

Controls

• a - Allocate memory (random size)
• d - Deallocate memory (last allocated segment)
• q - Quit application
• Esc or Ctrl+C - Exit application

How It Works

The application simulates memory allocation using two models:

1. Paging: Fixed-size memory blocks (4KB each)
2. Segmentation: Variable-size memory blocks

When you allocate memory (by pressing 'a'), the application:

• Finds contiguous free pages
• Allocates 1-3 pages at once
• Assigns a random process ID
• Updates the visualization

When you deallocate memory (by pressing 'd'), the application:

• Removes the last allocated segment
• Frees all pages associated with that process ID
• Updates the visualization

Screenshots

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Requirements

• Go 1.16 or higher
• Required packages:
  • github.com/gdamore/tcell/v2
  • github.com/rivo/tview
  • github.com/shirou/gopsutil

Installation

1. Ensure Go is installed on your system
2. Install the required dependencies: