data section in C++

Question

Hi,

I have a question to clarify my confusion about the memory organization in computer in C++.

In C++, different data is put in different location. My understanding is like this.

1) data segment section, where global and static data are located;

2) heap section, the objects created by new

3) stack section, the local variable

4) text section, the code itself.

Is that right? Is there anything I missed or did wrong?

Thanks!

Answer 1

There are typically at least two data sections. One with initialized globals, another without (BSS). A stack section isn't typically emitted in the binary.

Of course, these kind of very implementation specific questions are kinda useless if you don't specify the implementation.

Answer 2

Here's a guide that may help.

Answer 3

That question reminds me something... here is it: http://www.gotw.ca/gotw/009.htm