Creating a custom allocator
Creating a custom allocator is a strategic decision to enhance memory management. This approach becomes particularly valuable when the default memory allocation strategies do not align with a specific application’s unique performance requirements or memory usage patterns. By designing a custom allocator, developers can fine-tune memory allocation and deallocation processes, potentially improving efficiency, reducing overhead, and ensuring better control over how resources are managed within their applications. This level of customization is crucial for applications where standard allocation schemes may fall short in addressing specialized needs or optimizing performance.
Custom allocators – the heart of memory flexibility
When you think about how STL containers handle memory, there’s a hidden power beneath the surface. Containers such as std::vector have memory needs that are met through allocators. By default, they use std::allocator...
