Re: [Boost-users] [array][smart_ptr] Using shared_ptr vs shared_array for a boost::array

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [array][smart_ptr] Using shared_ptr vs shared_array for a boost::array
From: Steven Watanabe (watanabesj_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-08-11 11:41:36

AMDG

Ryan McConnehey wrote:
> I currently have a boost::array in a share_ptr.  This compiles and 
> doesn't cause memory leaks.  Should I expect memory leaks since I'm 
> not using shared_array?  Should I bother and convert over to shared_array?

No.

> I would have expected a problem with boost::array and shared_ptr but 
> I'm unsure about expected behavior.

boost::array is an ordinary object.  The fact that it contains
an array doesn't affect memory management.

In Christ,
Steven Watanabe