How do I implement custom allocators in high-performance C++?

In high-performance C++, custom allocators can significantly improve memory management and reduce allocation overhead. By tailoring memory allocation mechanisms to the specific needs of your application, you can minimize fragmentation and optimize speed.

Here's a simple example of how to implement a custom allocator in C++:

#include #include template struct MyAllocator { using value_type = T; MyAllocator() = default; template MyAllocator(const MyAllocator&) {} T* allocate(std::size_t n) { if (auto p = std::malloc(n * sizeof(T))) { return static_cast(p); } throw std::bad_alloc(); } void deallocate(T* p, std::size_t) { std::free(p); } }; int main() { std::allocator_traits>::allocate(MyAllocator(), 5); std::cout << "Custom allocator example executed successfully." << std::endl; return 0; }

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