RE: [boost] Smart pointers and array types

From: Gary Powell (Gary.Powell_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-01-09 11:41:00

IMO, the following is easier to teach.

> int main()
> {
> 	auto_ptr<X> apx(new X);
> 
   auto_ptr<X[]> apxa( new X[] );
> }
> 
The rule being, if you want a scoped "new" use auto_ptr.

I also like Howard use of the compile time asserts to make sure that it
isn't misused.

  -Gary-

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