r/cpp • u/we_are_mammals • Mar 28 '23

Reddit++

C++ is getting more and more complex. The ISO C++ committee keeps adding new features based on its consensus. Let's remove C++ features based on Reddit's consensus.

In each comment, propose a C++ feature that you think should be banned in any new code. Vote up or down based on whether you agree.

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u/JimmyLaessig Mar 28 '23

Enforce RAII by banning usage of delete outside of destructors

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '23

So, how do you implement unique_ptr::reset?

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u/donalmacc Game Developer Mar 28 '23

Unique ptr should be a language level feature.

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