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Subject: Variables assigned to ram are increasing elf file size (=> occupying
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Hello,

I noticed that when I increase array sizes (I have some very big arrays)
the .elf file is increased by the same size. Since the elf file is saved to
the flash, it occupies flash area unnecessarily.

Is there a way to prevent this from happening?

Best regards,
Rachel