// Fig. 8.16: fig08_16.cpp // Sizeof operator when used on an array name // returns the number of bytes in the array. #include using std::cout; using std::endl; size_t getSize( double * ); // prototype int main() { double array[ 20 ]; // 20 doubles; occupies 160 bytes on our system cout << "The number of bytes in the array is " << sizeof( array ); cout << "\nThe number of bytes returned by getSize is " << getSize( array ) << endl; return 0; // indicates successful termination } // end main // return size of ptr size_t getSize( double *ptr ) { return sizeof( ptr ); } // end function getSize /************************************************************************** * (C) Copyright 1992-2005 by Deitel & Associates, Inc. and * * Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved. * * * * DISCLAIMER: The authors and publisher of this book have used their * * best efforts in preparing the book. These efforts include the * * development, research, and testing of the theories and programs * * to determine their effectiveness. The authors and publisher make * * no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to these * * programs or to the documentation contained in these books. The authors * * and publisher shall not be liable in any event for incidental or * * consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of, the * * furnishing, performance, or use of these programs. * **************************************************************************/