Dynamic Memory Allocation (DMA) in C++ is a mechanism for allocating and deallocating memory at runtime using the new and delete operators. It allows programs to request and release memory dynamically, rather than having to rely on static memory allocation. DMA is particularly useful for programs that need to allocate memory based on user input or other unpredictable factors.
Here's an example program that demonstrates the use of new and delete operators for DMA:
using namespace std;
int main() {
int n;
cout << "Enter the size of the array: ";
cin >> n;
// Allocate memory for an array of integers
int* arr = new int[n];
// Initialize the array
for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
arr[i] = i + 1;
}
// Print the array
cout << "Array elements: ";
for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
cout << arr[i] << " ";
}
cout << endl;
// Deallocate memory for the array
delete[] arr;
return 0;
}
In this program, the user is asked to enter the size of the array. The program then allocates memory for an array of integers using the new operator. The program initializes the array by setting each element to its corresponding index plus one. Finally, the program prints the array and deallocates memory for the array using the delete operator.
The new and delete operators are used to manage memory allocation and deallocation dynamically. The new operator allocates memory for a variable or an array of variables at runtime, while the delete operator deallocates the memory previously allocated using new. By using these operators, programs can allocate and deallocate memory on the fly, without having to rely on fixed amounts of static memory.
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