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A smart pointer in C++ is an object that `behaves' like a pointer (you can dereference it with * and -&gt;), but can also do some smart tricks, like deleting the object it holds when it is no longer needed.
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A smart pointer in C++ is an object that `behaves' like a pointer (you can dereference it with * and ->), but can also do some smart tricks, like deleting the object it holds when it is no longer needed.

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What is a smart pointer in C++ ?<br />
Give an programme for how it can be used ?
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What is a smart pointer in C++ ?
Give an programme for how it can be used ?

Smart Pointer

C++ is an intermediate-level general-purpose programming language, not to be confused with C or C#. It was developed as a set of extensions to the C programming language to improve type-safety and add support for automatic resource management, object-orientation, generic programming, and exception handling, among other features.