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<br>The word footprint generally refers back to the extent of physical dimensions that an object occupies, giving a sense of its size. In computing, the memory footprint of a software application signifies its runtime [Memory Wave](http://wiki.envirobatbdm.eu/Why_We_Dream_and_What_Happens_After_We_Do) necessities, while this system executes. Bigger applications have bigger memory footprints. An utility's memory footprint is roughly proportionate to the number and sizes of shared libraries or classes it loads, whereas static libraries, executable applications and static data areas contribute to a set (fixed) portion. Programs themselves usually do not contribute the biggest portions to their own memory footprints |
