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: Ryan McConnehey (mccorywork_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-08-11 21:44:55

Steven Watanabe wrote:
> 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
>
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Thank you for the clarification.

Ryan