Thread: variable space

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    variable space

    I don't understand how much space variable will occupy depend on what factor ?

    These are my doubts

    Does only compiler decide how much space variable will occupy ?

    Does only target machine decide how much space variable will occupy ?

    Does both compiler and target machine decide how much space variable will occupy ?

    I think compiler decide how much space variable for specific data type

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    The compiler writer looks at what the machine is capable of, then decides on appropriate sizes for things like integers, chars etc.

    You as a user of that compiler are stuck with those choices.
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