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Weak Pointers

Explore the purpose and functionality of std::weak_ptr in C++. Understand how it differs from shared pointers by borrowing resources without ownership, and learn its key methods for managing resource lifetimes. This lesson prepares you to handle cyclic references effectively in later topics.

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Introduction

To be honest, std::weak_ptr is not a classic smart pointer, since it supports no transparent access to the resource; it only borrows the resource from an std::shared_ptr.

Methods

The table provides an overview of the methods of ...