Unique Pointers
Explore how std::unique_ptr provides exclusive ownership of resources in C++, managing memory safely without copying. Understand its key methods, its specialization for arrays, and the std::make_unique helper introduced in C++14. This lesson helps you grasp unique pointers to enhance memory management effectively.
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std::unique_ptr exclusively takes care of its resource. It automatically releases the resource if it goes out of scope. If there is no copy semantic required, it can be used in containers and algorithms of the Standard Template Library. std::unique_ptr is as cheap and fast as a raw pointer, if you use no special deleter.
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