The RAII Pattern in C++: The Golden Rule of Resource Management

The RAII Pattern in C++: The Golden Rule of Resource Management

In the world of C++ programming, resource management has always been a headache, especially when dealing with memory, file handles, and other system resources. Today, I want to explore a very important concept with you—RAII (Resource Acquisition Is Initialization). Through this article, you will understand how RAII helps us manage resources effectively, avoiding common memory … Read more

C++ std::shared_ptr and std::weak_ptr: The End of Circular References

C++ std::shared_ptr and std::weak_ptr: The End of Circular References

In C++, forgetting to release dynamically allocated memory is a common pitfall for beginners. To address this issue, smart pointers have emerged. The smart pointer std::shared_ptr allows multiple pointers to share the same memory and manages its lifecycle through reference counting, which is very convenient. However, std::shared_ptr is not infallible; it has a fatal flaw: … Read more

C++ Memory Management: Best Practices for Pointers and Allocation

C++ Memory Management: Best Practices for Pointers and Allocation

C++ memory management is a core topic in programming, involving complex concepts such as pointers, dynamic memory allocation, memory leaks, and memory fragmentation. C++ provides the ability to manipulate memory directly, which brings flexibility but also comes with higher complexity and the risk of errors. To aid in understanding C++ memory management, we will explore … Read more

Detailed Explanation of C++ Smart Pointers: Best Practices for std::unique_ptr and std::shared_ptr

Detailed Explanation of C++ Smart Pointers: Best Practices for std::unique_ptr and std::shared_ptr

Hi, friends! Today we are going to talk about a very important tool in C++—Smart Pointers. If you have previously written dynamic memory management code in C++, you may be familiar with new and delete. But have you ever fallen into the pit of memory leaks because you forgot to call delete? Or crashed your … Read more

Advanced GDB Usage Techniques

Advanced GDB Usage Techniques

Custom Commands The following statement is written in ~/.gdbinit to define a custom command lmem. This command requires one parameter, which is a memory address that serves as the head of a linked list. The structure of the linked list is BlockLink_t. The function of this command is to traverse the linked list and print … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Python Memory Management

Comprehensive Guide to Python Memory Management

In-Depth Analysis: The Secrets of Python Memory Management, Unveiling the Garbage Collection Mechanism, Here’s How to Write Efficient Code! Introduction Hello everyone! I am a loyal Python enthusiast, and today we will discuss a topic that is often overlooked but extremely important: memory management and garbage collection in Python. Python’s automatic memory management allows developers … Read more

Enhancing Programmers’ Self-Cultivation

Enhancing Programmers' Self-Cultivation

Table of Contents 1.1 Starting with Hello World 1.2 The Essence Remains Unchanged 1.3 The Higher You Stand, The Further You See 1.4 What the Operating System Does 1.4.1 Don’t Let the CPU Doze Off 1.5 What to Do When Memory is Insufficient 1.5.1 About Isolation 1.5.2 Segmentation 1.5.3 Paging 1.6 Many Hands Make Light … Read more

Understanding Multitasking OS: Cooperative vs Preemptive

Understanding Multitasking OS: Cooperative vs Preemptive

Computer memory, is the temporary storage area of a computer, which holds the data and instructions needed by the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The instructions, which refer to specific operations of the processor, are defined by the Instruction Set Architecture, which typically includes four types of instructions: arithmetic, logic, data movement, and control flow. Before … Read more

Understanding the Linux Kernel

Understanding the Linux Kernel

Author: aurelianliu Refer to scheduling, memory, files, networks, etc., encountered during work. 1. OS Running States X86 architecture, user mode runs in ring3, kernel mode runs in ring0, two privilege levels. (1) The kernel and some privileged instructions, such as filling page tables, switching process environments, etc., generally operate in ring0. Kernel mode includes the … Read more

Exploration of Optimization for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Exploration of Optimization for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

Source: Liu Bibo, Cheng Changchun / Dongfeng Motor Technology Center & Qoros Auto Research Institute As domestic and foreign OEMs gradually reach a consensus on smart vehicles, endowing cars with new missions, the application scenarios for vehicles have become increasingly rich, leading to more direct interactions between users and vehicles. The increase in usage scenarios … Read more