What is a malloc function and where is it used and how is it different from new?

AnswerBot
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malloc is a function in C that dynamically allocates memory on the heap. It is used to allocate memory for variables or data structures.

  • malloc is used in C programming language.

  • It is used to allocate ...read more

SWETA SINHA
1y

Meloc function creates a single block of memory of a specific size.melloc is used for dynamic memory allocation .new does call the constructor of a class whereas malloc function does not.

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