[boost] Re: Smart pointer poll

From: David B. Held (dheld_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-05-03 15:24:28

"Mark Rodgers" <mark.rodgers_at_[hidden]> wrote in message
news:007b01c1f2dd$3be5e1a0$0100a8c0_at_mshome.net...
> [...]
> And finally, I'm convinced that shared_ptr's dynamic mechanism
> for specifying the deleter is correct.  I should be able to write:

I think I'll add another c'tor for two template parameters.  That
will allow full emulation of shared_ptr, including the custom
deleter.  Also, take note of the situations in which using a
custom deleter is dangerous.

> [...]
> Oh, one more thing - I don't care too much for weak_ptr.  I think
> the overhead doesn't reflect its (lack of) usefulness.  But
> maybe I just need to be educated on how to use it... ;-)

My understanding is that it helps break cycles.  I could be wrong,
though.

Dave