In C and C++, it can be very convenient to allocate and de-allocate blocks of memory as and when needed. This is certainly standard practice in both languages and almost unavoidable in C++. However, ...

I recently presented arguments for and against using dynamic memory allocation in C and C++ programs ... plants a call to the object's constructor at the right place in the program. For guaranteed ...

C++, Fortran, etc.) – as well as how to fix it. A critical part of any parallel program is scalable memory allocation, which includes use of new as well as explicit calls to malloc, calloc ...

Some readers took exception to my statement that, “I know of no place where the C++ language performs dynamic allocation or recursion behind the scenes.” As I explained a few months ago, I think of ...