Thread: stl containers remove, clear

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    stl containers remove, clear

    When you remove an object from an stl container. Is the destructor for the object called?
    Do you need to keep a refrence to the object and call the destructor explicitly.

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    >When you remove an object from an stl container. Is the destructor for the object called?
    It would be terribly inconvenient if it weren't, don't you think?

    >Do you need to keep a refrence to the object and call the destructor explicitly.
    You rarely need to call a destructor explicitly. Unless you're sure, assume that the standard library will "do the right thing".
    My best code is written with the delete key.

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    Thnks Prelude was just a little worried and unsure.

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    If your unsure, write a small test program. (eg One where the destructor just prints something and see if it is called when you remove the object.)

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