# Tempmem Type

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The reason behind the tempmem[] type is for the programmer to signal to the compiler that they appreciate that the current action will require temporary memory. Quite often HPC clusters are running at the limit of their resources, and a hidden requirement of additional memory can push the machine beyond the limits. For some operations, the omission of this type will result in an error - the programmer must EXPLICITLY state that they realise temporary memory will be needed for the operation.
It should be noted that this type is a little depreciated, although it is still supported by the language.
Last Modified: August 2008