When unique_ptr Isn't Enough: The Power and Pitfalls of std::shared_ptr! 🤝 After exploring unique_ptr for exclusive ownership and resource management, let's tackle its cooperative cousin. When multiple owners need to share a resource, std::shared_ptr steps in - but use it wisely! #cpp #programming #resourcemanagement Problem Sometimes single ownership is not enough Solve it with std::shared_ptr ✅ Perfect for: - Resources shared between multiple components - Observer patterns - Caches with multiple users - Reference-counted resources ❌ Avoid when: - Single ownership would suffice (use unique_ptr) - Dealing with cyclic references (beware of memory leaks!) - Performance is critical (there's overhead!) Have you been bitten by circular references with shared_ptr? Or found the perfect use case for it? Share your experiences! 💡
