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Minimize Dynamic Memory Allocation

When possible, minimize dynamic memory allocation because it leads to slower execution of generated code. Dynamic memory allocation occurs when the code generator cannot find upper bounds for variable-size arrays.

If you know the maximum size of a variable-size array, you can avoid dynamic memory allocation. Follow these steps:

Caution

If a variable-size array in the MATLAB® code does not have a maximum size, disabling dynamic memory allocation leads to a code generation error. Before disabling dynamic memory allocation, you must provide a maximum size for variable-size arrays in your MATLAB code.

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