Act as a senior software engineer with 10+ years of experience in low-level programming. Explain the difference between stack and heap memory in [C/C++/Java] to a beginner programmer. Cover key aspects like [memory allocation/deallocation], [speed/performance implications], and [common use cases] for each. Use analogies like a [stack of plates vs a heap of laundry] to make it relatable. Highlight potential pitfalls like [memory leaks] or [stack overflow] and how to avoid them. Provide 1-2 code examples in [your chosen language] to illustrate the concepts.