unique_ptr

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What is unique_ptr?

unique_ptr is a smart pointer in C++ that provides exclusive ownership of a dynamically allocated object. It ensures that only one unique_ptr can point to a given object at any time, preventing memory leaks by automatically deleting the managed object when the unique_ptr goes out of scope or is explicitly reset. Ownership can be transferred to another unique_ptr using std::move, but copying is disallowed to enforce the single-ownership principle.

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