Complete Modern C++ - Operator Overloading - Part V (Smart Pointer Basics)

The video tutorial covers memory management in programming, focusing on the creation and destruction of integer objects on the heap. It highlights the importance of calling 'delete' to prevent memory leaks and introduces the Resource Acquisition Is Initialization (RAII) idiom as a solution. The tutorial demonstrates implementing a smart pointer class that automatically manages memory, using operator overloading to mimic pointer behavior. The video concludes by mentioning standard library smart pointers for broader applications.

What tools are available to detect memory leaks in programs?

How can overloading operators enhance the functionality of the intptr class?

What is a smart pointer and how does it differ from a regular pointer?