Mastering C++ Standard Library Features [Video] - std::unique_ptr

The video explores the concept of unique ownership in C++ using unique pointers. It explains how unique pointers manage dynamically allocated memory, ensuring that only one owner exists at a time. The video covers move semantics, which facilitate ownership transfer, and highlights potential issues with raw new operators, offering solutions like make_unique. A simple implementation of unique pointers is demonstrated, emphasizing their zero-cost abstraction nature. The video concludes with a performance analysis and a recap of key points.

What does it mean for a unique pointer to be in an empty state?

How does the 'make_unique' function improve memory management in C++?

What are the key characteristics of a unique pointer's destructor?

Explain how unique pointers prevent memory leaks.