What happens in memory when a C++ class is instantiated -
i'm interested in nuts , boltw of c++ , wondered changes when object instantiated. i'm particularly interested if functions added memory, if there runtime or if never stored in memory @ all. if direct me site on of core bolts of c , c++, i'd love too. thanks, jo a common case is: memory allocated calling operator new . function in memory, it's needed lot. the constructor of class called. code in memory. if not, call function page-faults. os notes, , loads appropriate page executable ram. tells os retry. ( 2a. ctor arranges virtual functions callable - writing vtable pointer ) chances page constructor contains other members of class. can called too. if on page, calling them may cause page fault , load. if compiler put vtable on different page, use of vtable may cause page fault. the advantage of such load-on-demand mechanism os can avoid loading code class cprinter if user never intends print document.