memory allocation operator
[ˈmɛməri ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ˈɒpəreɪtər]
nounpl: memory allocation operators
operador de alocação de memória
1. A programming operator used to dynamically allocate memory at runtime, typically the 'new' keyword in languages like C++, Java, and C#
The memory allocation operator 'new' creates a new object on the heap.
O operador de alocação de memória 'new' cria um novo objeto no heap.
2. In C, the malloc() function and related functions that request memory from the operating system
In C programming, malloc() is the primary memory allocation operator for dynamic allocation.
Na programação em C, malloc() é o principal operador de alocação de memória para alocação dinâmica.
3. The mechanism that reserves a block of memory for program use during execution
Proper use of memory allocation operators prevents memory leaks.
O uso adequado de operadores de alocação de memória previne vazamento de memória.
This is a technical term universal across English and Portuguese-speaking programming communities. In Brazil, the term is consistently used in computer science curricula and professional development. The concept is critical in systems programming and is emphasized equally in both North American and Brazilian tech education.
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