Ars Technica

C - using malloc to dynamically assign memory for a array of strings

Hi,<BR><BR>I've been having some difficulty with a C assignment that I have (I'm starting to realize how much PHP and Java spoils me!). Its a simple cash register that asks for the type of purchase, ...
Ars Technica

2D array in C - Implimenting with malloc

I've got a problem with some C we are working on (embedded systems), right now we have a huge 2D array that works fine, it looks like this t_ourStructType *Array; Array = ...
Embedded

When To Use Malloc In Dynamic Memory Allocation

A topic that I find particularly interesting, which is raised by many embedded software developers whom I meet, is dynamic memory allocation – grabbing chunks of memory as and when you need them. This ...
Embedded

Dynamic allocation in C and C++

I recently presented arguments for and against using dynamic memory allocation in C and C++ programs. 1 I do agree that truly safety-critical systems should avoid using dynamic allocation because the ...
CNX Software

LWMalloc is a lightweight dynamic memory allocator for embedded systems

LWMalloc is an ultra-lightweight dynamic memory allocator designed for embedded systems that is said to outperform ptmalloc used in Glibc, achieving up to 53% faster execution time and 23% lower ...