palloc -- Allocate an Element from a Storage Pool

SYNOPSIS

 #include <pool.h>

 void *palloc(POOL_t *p);

DESCRIPTION

palloc allocates an element from a storage pool created by the pool function and returns its address. p is a pointer (of type POOL_t) that points to the storage pool.

RETURN VALUE

palloc returns the address of the allocated element. NULL is returned if all elements are allocated and it is impossible to extend the pool.

ERRORS

User ABEND 1205 or 1206 may occur if memory management data areas are overlaid.

EXAMPLE

See the example for pool.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

malloc, pool

SEE ALSO

Memory Allocation Functions

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