C# FAQ: Are CSharp objects allocated on the heap

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Are C# objects allocated on the heap?

Just as Java objects are created on the heap using the new keyword, most C# objects are created on the heap in the same way.

And, C# also supports stack based objects called value types.

See also

• C# for Java Developers
• Stack vs. Heap
• Value types