[boost] Re: Re: RC + GC

From: Philippe A. Bouchard (philippeb_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-09-10 23:13:11

Larry Evans wrote:

[...]

> However, pN.clear() should NOT collect anything at the point it's
> called above because pN.get() and pN->p.get() are both still "live".
> 
> In addition, clear should be a static method since it deals with
> with all placed_ptr's, not just one.  After exit from the {}, the static
> collect() should be called to collect the "dead" objects.

No, no... this is still part of my simple gc; I need the address of the 
specific node to explicitly delete it.  I just wanted to clean up the class 
before going further.  This way cyclic container writers could at least 
delete their nodes easily.

placed_ptr_gc::clear() and placed_ptr::clear() are redundant also.

> A good definition of "live" and "dead" are at:
>   http://www.memorymanagement.org/glossary/

Wow, thanks.

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Philippe A. Bouchard