[Ffmpeg-devel] Re: [RFC] av_free() vs. av_freep()

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Dear Michael:

>
> Hi
>
> currently we have av_free() which is the equivalent of free() and av_freep()
> which dereferences its argument, calls av_free() and sets it to NULL
>
> maybe we should replace all av_free() by av_freep() and drop av_free()
> entirely? it would make mistakly using freed memory alot more noticable

It's a good idea!
I strongly support this suggestion!

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