Thread: The heap

Originally Posted by chris222

I'm new to programming, and would like to involve the heap into this program.

Do you mean a data structure or dynamic memory allocation? What would be its purpose?

First, allow me to demonstrate how to "correctly" format code:

Code:

#include <iostream>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <ctime>

using namespace std;

class RandomNumberGenerator
{
    int secretNumber;
    int tries;
    int guess;

public:

    RandomNumberGenerator()
    {
        tries = 0;
        secretNumber = randomNumber(100);
    }

    int randomNumber(int max)
    {
        return (rand() % max + 1); // random number between 1 and 100
    }

    void guessprocedure()
    {
        cout << "\tWelcome to Guess My Number\n\n";

        do
        {
            cout << "Enter a guess: ";
            cin >> guess;
            ++tries;

            if (guess > secretNumber)
            {
                cout << "Too high!\n\n";
            }
            else if (guess < secretNumber)
            {
                cout << "Too low!\n\n";
            }
            else
            {
                cout << "\nThat's it! You got it in " << tries << "guesses!\n";
            }
        }
        while (guess != secretNumber);
    }
};


int main()
{
    RandomNumberGenerator rng;
    rng.guessprocedure();

    return 0;
}

Next, I would state that it is not appropriate to use dynamic memory allocation in this program. I do not advocate learning to use something inappropriately, so I suggest either forgetting that idea, or coming up with a new requirement which will give you a valid reason to use dynamic memory allocation. If you need suggestions, just ask.