C++ Standard Template Library in Practice - Unique Pointers

This video tutorial delves into the concept of unique pointers in C, explaining their role in memory management. It covers the features of unique pointers, such as ownership and scope, and demonstrates their use through examples involving a student class and a custom deleter. The tutorial also highlights the use of the make_unique function and the benefits of using unique pointers for automatic memory management, ensuring no memory leaks. The video concludes with a brief mention of the upcoming topic on shared pointers.

What is a unique pointer and how does it manage memory?

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What happens to the object managed by a unique pointer when it goes out of scope?

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Explain the difference between a unique pointer and a null pointer.

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Discuss the implications of moving a unique pointer versus copying it.

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Describe how an optional deleter can be used with a unique pointer.

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What is the significance of the student deleter class in the context of unique pointers?

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How can you create a unique pointer using the make_unique function?

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