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Removing auto_ptr

Understand why auto_ptr was removed in C++17 due to its unsafe behavior and lack of move semantics. Learn how to replace auto_ptr with modern smart pointers such as unique_ptr and shared_ptr, which offer safer and clearer ownership models. Discover practical coding examples and tips to avoid common runtime errors and manage resource ownership correctly in modern C++.

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​C++98 added auto_ptr as a way to support basic RAII features for raw ...