How do I use Valgrind for memory checks?

How do I use Valgrind for memory checks?

Valgrind is a powerful tool for detecting memory leaks and memory management problems in your programs. To use it, you first need to install Valgrind on your system.

What commands do I need to run Valgrind?

You can run Valgrind with the command valgrind --leak-check=full ./your_program. This will check for memory leaks in your executable.

What kind of output should I expect?

Valgrind will provide a detailed report of memory usage, including any leaks, invalid reads/writes, and memory that was allocated but not freed.

Can I use Valgrind with multi-threaded applications?

Yes, Valgrind supports multi-threaded applications. You can use the same command, and it will analyze memory usage across all threads.