Allocating memory dynamically in cobol... 1

[XPPROGRAMMER]

Hello,

when using win32 API functions in cobol, is it more
efficient performance wise to allocate the needed memory
dynamically for each function call -- or should I let the
the runtime system handles this task automatically?
i am using micro focus Net Express with windows 2000 pro.

thanks for the help.

 

[Dimandja]

For fewer headaches, let the the runtime system do its job unhindered.

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[MuadDubby]

One thing is for sure - any time you let the runtime do things for you instead of you dealing directly with the OS, you're going to incure some overhead. If you're really worried about speed and efficiency, deal with the OS.

Ultimately, though, you'll have to judge whether that increase in efficiency (which I don't think will be too too big) is worth the potential extra complexity of the code.


.DaviD.