Memory management can make working with linear data structures a bit tricky. Let's look at two choices we have:

1. Static Allocation:

   • This means we set a fixed size for our data structure.
   • It can lead to wasted space if we don’t use all of it.
   • Also, if we need more space later, it’s hard to change.

2. Dynamic Allocation:

   • Here, we can change the size whenever we need to.
   • But doing this often can slow things down because we have to manage memory all the time.
   • There’s also a chance that our memory can get broken up in a way that makes it less efficient.

Possible Solutions:

• We can use techniques that let us change the size of our structures as needed.
• Another option is to use linked structures to avoid some problems with static allocation.
• Finally, we can improve how we manage our memory to make things work better and faster.