Can the C++ `new` operator ever throw an exception in real life?

Question

Can the new operator throw an exception in real life?

And if so, do I have any options for handling such an exception apart from killing my application?

Answer 1

new operator will throw std::bad_alloc exception when you run out of the memory ( virtual memory to be precise).

If new throws an exception then it is a serious error:

• More than available VM is getting allocated ( it fails eventually). You can try reducing the amount of memory than exiting the program by catching std::bad_alloc exception.