Should the memory be freed for the array declaration like below and if so how? I only found delete for dynamic array allocation but no proper description for this kind of array.
char firstname[20];
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For dynamic array allocation, it's `delete[]` not `delete`. But you're better of using `std::vector<>` for dynamic arrays instead, it's got a much easier interface including `.resize`. – MSalters Mar 18 '14 at 00:12
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This declares an array that is either global or (inside a function) is automatic. In both cases, the runtime asigns memory and frees it appropiately. Just like if it was an, e.g., `int`. – vonbrand Mar 18 '14 at 00:51
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No, since it is allocated on stack.
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