The new operator allocates space for objects on the heap or stack and then calls the object’s constructor. In addition, the new operator sets all object’s member values to their default value.
Example – Calling the new operator on a class
What happens when the new operator is called on a class ( reference type ) ?
1. Space is allocated on the heap for MyClass
2. The value of MyInt is set to 0 ( which is the default value for System.Int32 value type )
3. MyObject remains uninitialized or null ( which is the default value for System.Object reference type )
4. The value of the MyClass reference on the stack is set to the heap memory location on the stack
Example – Calling the new operator on a struct
What happens when the new operator is called on a struct ( value type ) ?
1. 2 variables are added to the stack – MyInt and MyDouble
2. The value of MyInt is set to 0 ( which is the default value for System.Int32 value type )
3. The value of MyDouble is set to 0 ( which is the default value for System.Double value type )
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