Best way to handle memory allocation in C?

Question

I think I\'ve got a good grasp on how to handle memory in C++ but doing it in C is different I\'m a bit off.

In C++ I\'ve got constructors and destructors, I\'ve got the

Answer 1

I don't know how to hide them and how to automate things.

C and C++ are different languages. Now, say that a hundred times to yourself. Be loud.

What do you mean by hiding? What do you mean by automate? Can you post some examples? Why do you need to hide and/or automate.

Good places online to start off with C memory allocation are:

• The C FAQ (Particularly, Chapter 7)
• The Ten Commandments for C Programmers