Very quick question about dynamic arrays.
I had a very quick question about dynamic multidimensional arrays.
If I were to create an array like this code, how would I go about cleaning it up?
Would I just call delete it normally, or would I have to do something special?Code:int **forest = new int *[10]; for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) { forest[i] = new int[4]; }
Code:delete [] forrest;
You have to do something special. In setting things up you call new int*[10] followed by a loop where you call new int[4]. In deallocating this memory, you essentially have to work your way backwards - loop while calling delete [] forest[i] followed by a single delete [] forest call after the loop.
"Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods."
-Christopher Hitchens
Ok, so I would have to do this?
Code:for(int i = 0; i < 10; i++) { delete [] forest[i]; } delete [] forest;
Yes.
"Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are god. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are gods."
-Christopher Hitchens
Ok, thank you! I appreciate it.
