Re: Dynamic Array Sizing

[jerry@jvdsys.stuyts.nl]

Matthew Heaney <matthew_heaney@acm.org> wrote:

:> : Why did you put the data on the heap?
:> 
:> Why not ?

: Because Ada has constructs specifically designed to obviate the need for
: heap.  
: When you have a choice between putting an object on the heap versus the
: stack, you should choose the stack.

Using the same logic I can claim that Ada has specific facilities for
managing heap based objects, so one should avoid putting data on the
stack :-) :-)

Reality is that either is possible, and that the choice made will depend
on the problem domain, requirements and local standards.

In this example I see no problem in using the heap. I you are really
affraid of undeallocated memory, make the type controlled and override
the Finalize procedure.

regards,
Jerry.

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