Get input for array of unknown length/size in c++
To receive input for an array of unknown length/size in C++, you can use dynamic memory allocation with pointers. Here are the steps to achieve this:
- Declare a pointer of the desired data type.
- Use the "new" keyword to allocate memory for the array based on the input size.
- Prompt the user to input the elements of the array.
- Store the input values in the dynamically allocated memory.
- Perform the necessary operations using the array.
- Deallocate the memory using the "delete[]" keyword to free the memory after its use.
Here is an example of how you can achieve this:
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
int size;
cout << "Enter the size of the array: ";
cin >> size;
int *dynamicArray = new int[size];
cout << "Enter the elements of the array:" << endl;
for (int i = 0; i < size; i++) {
cin >> dynamicArray[i];
}
// Perform operations using the array
delete[] dynamicArray;
return 0;
}