The allocator maintains a free list of deallocated blocks. When ma_malloc() is called, it searches the free list using a best-fit strategy. If no suitable block exists, it expands the heap pool. When ...

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 ...

Summary: Library interposition is a useful technique for tuning performance, collecting runtime statistics, or debugging applications. This article offers helpful tips and tools for working with the ...

A lightweight, configurable memory allocator for Arduino projects. This library provides a familiar ar_malloc, ar_free, ar_calloc, and ar_realloc interface on top of custom backends optimized for ...

The first word that came to mind when I heard about introducing Garbage Collection techniques into a C or C++ program was “nonsense”. As with any other decent C programmer who loves this language, the ...