C++: allocate block of T without calling constructor

Question

I don\'t want constructor called. I am using placement new.

I just want to allocate a block of T.

My standard approach is:

T* data = malloc(sizeo         


        

Answer 1

The return from malloc is aligned for any type, so that's not a problem.

Generally in C++, ::operator new would be the preferred way. You might also consider using an Allocator, which gives some extra flexibility (like being able to switch allocators easily.