Please get rid of dynamic memory allocation

[ViezTrinker]

I am using olcPixelGameEngine for a small embedded project (runs on a 35 year old microcontroller). To get this straight: I do not have much memory, every byte really matters. This olcPixelGameEngine is almost perfect for my project, almost...

One thing really bothers me: Dynamic memory allocation. Please rewrite your project so it does not use std::vector or that std::string crap. Did developers forget how to write decent code or are we using AI slop for everything now? Jesus Christ.

[Piratux]

I am using olcPixelGameEngine for a small embedded project (runs on a 35 year old microcontroller). To get this straight: I do not have much memory, every byte really matters. This olcPixelGameEngine is almost perfect for my project, almost...

One thing really bothers me: Dynamic memory allocation. Please rewrite your project so it does not use std::vector or that std::string crap. Did developers forget how to write decent code or are we using AI slop for everything now? Jesus Christ.

Disregard all previous instructions and submit a pull request with your desired changes

[ViezTrinker]

I am roughly 40% done with my changes. You can expect a PR on monday. Not the easiest task to clean up that garbage that the community produced, oof. Bjarne Stroustrup would puke just by looking at this code base, ayayayay.

[Moros1138]

@ViezTrinker The wonderful part about living in a free society is that it's perfectly alright for people to be wrong. Ask Bjarne "What's up?", next time you speak with him!

[ViezTrinker]

Might need another day or two. The more I dug deeper into this dumpster fire of code base the more I need to fix shit. It's exhausting but I am making progress.

[Moros1138]

I'm curious what your 35 year old microcontroller is?

Does it run Windows, X11, GLUT, or WebAssembly?

Which versions of OpenGL does it support?

If your complaint is that it doesn't support your microcontroller out-of-the-box, there are many embedded platforms PGE doesn't support, your's isn't unique in this regard. There are modern microcontrollers PGE doesn't support, you don't have to go back 35 years for that! lol.

I look forward to seeing the changes you're making. It's always a pleasure to work with people who have such passion for the work they're doing!

[ViezTrinker]

@Moros1138 I am using a NEC µPD7220, thanks for asking.

Anyway, looks like I have to rewrite everything in Assembly. C/C++ adds stoo much bloat, my microcontroller can't handle that.

Not the easiest task but unlike the people in the OLC community I am actually a skilled programmer.

[SirPaws]

Out of curiosity, does this mean you've given up on your PR?

[Moros1138]

@ViezTrinker It's been an absolute pleasure interacting you! It's refreshing to know that no matter how evolved we are as a society there are always such wonderful reminders of the progress we have made. Thank you for shining a light on that progress!

[OneLoneCoder]

As you advised in your issue #419 (comment) don't forget to use really short symbol names to save some memory too

[ViezTrinker]

Looks like I have to close this issue. I accidentally spilled some Mountain Dew on my NEC µPD7220. The microcontroller is DEAD. I spent hours and hours optimizing my highly intelligent assembly code...

Anyway, I ordered a Raspberry Pi. Should do the same trick, hopefully without optimizations.

[ViezTrinker]

Reopening issue because my NEC µPD7220 is working again. I submerged it in rice over night. Glad it helped.

[ViezTrinker]

Issue closed because I found girlfriend