Memory Manager

Overview

The MemoryManager is a custom memory management system designed for efficient dynamic memory allocation and deallocation. This system offers control over memory management with custom allocation and deallocation strategies, making it suitable for various applications.

Features

• Custom Allocation: Manage memory allocation and deallocation with a custom strategy.
• Deallocation Tracking: Ensures proper memory reuse and management.
• Memory Pools: Supports memory pooling for efficient allocation.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd <repository-directory>
   
   
   

2. Build the Project

    mkdir build
    cd build
    cmake ..
    make
   
   
   

Usage

1. Include the Header

Include MemoryManager.h in your project files:

```cpp
#include "MemoryManager.h"

2. Create an Instance

Instantiate the MemoryManager object:

```cpp
MemoryManager memoryManager;

3. Allocate Memory

Request memory allocation:

```cpp
void* ptr = memoryManager.allocate(sizeof(int));

4. Deallocate Memory

Return memory to the manager:

```cpp
memoryManager.deallocate(ptr);

5. Handle Errors

Check for null pointers or errors during allocation:

if (ptr == nullptr) {
std::cerr << "Memory allocation failed!" << std::endl;
}

Example

Here’s a simple usage example:

#include "MemoryManager.h"
#include <iostream>

int main() {
MemoryManager memoryManager;

// Allocate memory
int* num = static_cast<int*>(memoryManager.allocate(sizeof(int)));
if (num == nullptr) {
	std::cerr << "Memory allocation failed!" << std::endl;
return 1;
}

// Use allocated memory
*num = 42;
std::cout << "Number: " << *num << std::endl;

// Deallocate memory
memoryManager.deallocate(num);

return 0;
}

Implementation Details

Files

• MemoryManager.h: Contains the class declaration and method prototypes.
• MemoryManager.cpp: Implements the memory management logic.

Design Considerations

• Custom Strategies: Implement different allocation strategies as needed.
• Thread Safety: Ensure the manager is thread-safe if used in multi-threaded environments.

Extending the Memory Manager To extend or modify the MemoryManager:

• Add Allocation Strategies: Update MemoryManager.cpp with new strategies.
• Optimize Performance: Profile and improve the memory management logic.
• Handle Special Cases: Implement additional logic for special scenarios.

Contribution Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the Library
2. Create a Feature Branch
3. Commit Your Changes
4. Push to the Branch
5. Create a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.