Re: [boost] Querying the Interest in a new AutoPtr class?

From: Cory Nelson (phrosty_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-02-13 06:10:35

How is this any different from shared_ptr?
http://www.boost.org/libs/smart_ptr/shared_ptr.htm#constructors

On Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:25:42 -0800 (PST), Chris Just <cpjust_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I was wondering what the interest level is for a new auto pointer?
> I know you've got a few different ones already, but I believe this one has some features that make
> it quite unique.  I based my AutoPtr from the STL auto_ptr and added some additional operator
> overloads to make it easier to use.  The biggest feature however, is that you can specify a custom
> deletion function object.
> 
> The custom deletion function object allows you to delete in ways other than just 'delete ptr;'
> For example, you can delete like this:
>   delete [] ptr;
>   ptr->Delete();  // Delete() calls:  delete this;
>   free( ptr );
> 
> If you want to take a look at it, it's available at:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/AutoPtr/
> 
> I'd like to hear your suggestions.
> 
>    Chris Just
> 
> 
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