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Smart pointers and the pointer to implementation idiom
A post I wrote back in 2023 When an empty destructor is required resulted in feedback that I'd like to address in today's post. [...]
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Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The shared_ptr
After last months Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The unique_ptr with custom deleter you're curious about how the shared_ptr is implemented? Great! Here [...]
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Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The unique_ptr with custom deleter
Let's continue where I left off last time. You've seen a simple implementation of a unique_ptr in Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The unique_ptr. Now, [...]
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Understanding the inner workings of C++ smart pointers - The unique_ptr
Have you always wondered how the two smart pointers unique_ptr and shared_ptr work internally? Then, this series might give you a better understanding. [...]
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Calling a C++ member function with a null object
In today's post, I'll show you what happens if you call a member function on a null object. [...]
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Exploring the impact of top-level cv-qualifiers on type-deduction
In today's post, I will continue where I left off with last month's post Understanding the role of cv-qualifiers in function parameters. This time, I will focus on type deduction. [...]
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Understanding the role of cv-qualifiers in function parameters
In today's post, I will continue where I left off with last month's post C++ top-level qualifiers explained. This time, I will focus on function parameters. [...]
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Level Up Your C++ Skills: Essential Tools and Resources for Effective Practice
Today, I want to share my C++ resources page with you: andreasfertig.com/cpp-resources/. [...]
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C++ top-level qualifiers explained
In today's post, I would like to address the question, "What is a top-level cv-qualifier, and why is it important to understand?". [...]
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Aggregates: C++17 vs. C++20
Sometimes the small changes between two C++ standards really bite you. Today's post is about when I got bitten by a change to aggregates in C++20. [...]