Raw pointers in C++ are low-level constructs that directly hold a memory address. They can be used for manually allocating memory, creating dynamic arrays, and passing values efficiently, among other things.
##`new` Operator
##`new` Operator
The `new` operator is used to allocate memory on the heap. The memory allocated using `new` remains available until you explicitly deallocate it using the corresponding `delete` operator.
@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ int* ptr = new int; // Dynamically allocates an int on the heap
*ptr = 42; // Assigns the value 42 to the allocated int
```
##`delete` Operator
##`delete` Operator
The `delete` operator is used to deallocate memory that has been allocated using `new`. After memory is deallocated, it's available to be reallocated for other purposes. Failing to properly deallocate memory can lead to memory leaks.
@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ int* ptr = new int; // Dynamically allocates an int on the heap
delete ptr; // Deallocates the memory assigned to ptr
```
##`new[]` and `delete[]` Operators
##`new[]` and `delete[]` Operators
The `new[]` and `delete[]` operators are used for allocating and deallocating memory for an array of objects. The syntax for `new[]` and `delete[]` is very similar to that of `new` and `delete`.
@ -44,4 +44,4 @@ for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
delete[] arr; // Deallocates the memory assigned to the array
```
In summary, raw pointers, and `new` and `delete` operators allow manual memory management in C++, providing control over allocation and deallocation. Make sure to always deallocate memory allocated with `new` or `new[]`, to avoid memory leaks in your programs.
In summary, raw pointers, and `new` and `delete` operators allow manual memory management in C++, providing control over allocation and deallocation. Make sure to always deallocate memory allocated with `new` or `new[]`, to avoid memory leaks in your programs.