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C++ Smart Pointers is your way to unlock the power of memory management. Designed seasoned programmers, this course provides a deep dive into one of the most crucial aspects of modern development and revise about pointers and references. With Smart Pointers, you'll learn how to effectively manage memory allocation and deallocation, avoiding common pitfalls like memory leaks and dangling pointers. Our expert instructors guide you through the intricacies of unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr, empowering you to write safer and more robust code.

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What you will learn

Grasp the essentials of pointers and heap memory to manage dynamic memory effectively.
Discover how smart pointers prevent memory leaks and dangling pointers, enhancing code safety.
Understand unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr to utilize smart pointers efficiently in C++.
Distinguish between unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak pointers, applying the best practices for each.

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There are 6 modules in this course

This segment will cover a review of heap and stack memory, the necessity of smart pointers, and their practical applications.

In this section, we will introduce the concepts of smart pointers and references in C++, delve into why they are so important, and explore their use cases and benefits.

This section examines shared pointers, investigating their functionality, benefits, real-world applications in programming and what sets unique pointers apart

In this section, we will explore weak pointers, comprehending their nature, creating and utilizing them effectively, resolving circular references through weak pointers, and examining key functions associated with weak pointers.

This section addresses the distinctions between references and pointers, emphasizing their differences and similarities. It covers the concept of constant references and immutability, provides guidance on when to utilize references versus smart pointers versus raw pointers, and outlines best practices for working with references in programming contexts.

This section covers custom deleters for smart pointers, real-world smart pointer applications, performance considerations, and a detailed comparison of shared, unique, and weak pointers.

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