sizeof not working

[mike7411]

I wrote this code:

class ChessPiece
{

};

int main()
{
cout << "size:" << sizeof(ChessPiece) << endl;
}

For some reason, it prints out 1 instead of 0. Anyone know why? Thanks.

[Lost User]

Probably because there has to be some minimum size of a class. You could study the C++ standard to see why.

[jeron1]

Perhaps take a look at this FAQ. Stroustrup: C++ Style and Technique FAQ[^]

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[jschell]

That is interesting. That page references a 'better' link. Same answer is there. Standard C++[^] Myself though if Stroustrop is the name then I would consider that better.

[jeron1]

jschell wrote:

if Stroustrop is the name then I would consider that better.

Agreed. :)

"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment "Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst "I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle