What is the difference between new and malloc in C++?

Can you explain the difference between 'new' and 'malloc' in C++?

Sure! 'new' is an operator in C++ that allocates memory and calls the constructor, while 'malloc' is a C standard library function that only allocates memory.

So, does 'new' automatically initialize the object?

Yes, when you use 'new', it initializes the object by calling its constructor. 'malloc' does not do this.

What about memory deallocation? How do they differ?

For deallocation, you use 'delete' for memory allocated with 'new' and 'free' for memory allocated with 'malloc'.

Are there any performance differences between them?

Generally, 'new' can be more efficient because it handles object initialization, while 'malloc' may require additional steps for initialization.