Re: [boost] [unique_ptr] So how is it used differently?

Subject: Re: [boost] [unique_ptr] So how is it used differently?
From: Sebastian Redl (sebastian.redl_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-12-22 12:18:53

Sid Sacek wrote:
>  
> What I'm curious about is two things...
>
>
> 1)    When would I choose unique_ptr<> over auto_ptr<> ?
>   
Always. unique_ptr is the same idea as auto_ptr, but with a safe 
implementation.
> 2)    When would I choose unique_ptr<> over scoped_ptr<> ?
>
>   
When ownership is transferred away from the scope of allocation, either 
downscope (passed into a function) or upscope (returned from a function).

Sebastian