Custom Allocator

Definitions

1. A specialized memory allocation strategy or implementation provided by an application instead of relying solely on the default allocator. Custom allocators are used when teams need tighter control over performance, fragmentation, pooling, or allocation patterns.

   In plain English: A custom system for managing memory allocation.

   Example: "The game engine switched to a custom allocator for frame-local objects to reduce fragmentation and avoid unpredictable pauses."

Related Terms

• C++
• Allocator
• Cache
• Memory Allocation
• Pointer
• Memory Pool
• Copy-on-Write
• Dynamic Memory Allocation
• Heap Memory
• Random Access
• Runaway Process
• Bus Error
• Block Device