Why do I need to delete[]?

Question

Lets say I have a function like this:

int main()
{
    char* str = new char[10];

    for(int i=0;i<5;i++)
    {
        //Do stuff with str
    }

    d         


        

Answer 1

Not to mention that if you are going to apply for a job as a C++ programmer there is a very good chance that you won't get past the interview because of the missing delete. First - programmers don't like any leaks usually (and the guy at the interview will be surely one of them) and second - most companies (all I worked in at least) have the "no-leak" policy. Generally, the software you write is supposed to run for quite a while, creating and destroying objects on the go. In such an environment leaks can lead to disasters...