Slab allocation

Slab allocation is like playing with puzzles, but instead of puzzle pieces, we are playing with memory in a computer. When we open a program or file on our computer, it needs to use some space in the computer's memory to hold that program or file temporarily while it's being used.

Slab allocation is a method for the computer to keep track of all the different pieces of memory it has available for programs to use. It groups similar pieces of memory together into "slabs" which are like little boxes or compartments. Each slab has a specific size, and the computer puts data that is the same size into the same slab.

When a program needs some memory for its data, it asks the computer to give it some, and the computer looks for an empty slab of the right size. If there isn't an empty slab available, the computer creates a new slab and puts it in the right place so it can be used next time. Then the computer gives the program the memory it needs from that slab.

Using slab allocation is like having a Lego box with different sized compartments for each type of Lego piece. The computer uses a separate compartment for each size of data, so it can quickly find the right type of memory when a program needs it. It's like having an organized toolbox with everything in its proper place.