std::weak_ptr in C++
The std::weak_ptr is part of the smart pointer family introduced in C++11 which holds a non-owning reference to an object managed by other std::shared_ptrs. It does not own the object,…
std::async – Execute a Function Asynchronously
The function template, std::async, allows us to run a function (possibly time consuming) asynchronously. The actual function, that needs to be executed asynchronously, is passed to this std::sync. The std::sync…
C++ Promise and Future
C++11 introduced the concept of promise and future to a provide synchronization point between threads by sharing objects. The promise object owner (the producer thread) promises to produce a value…
std::move vs std::forward
The std::move and std::forward are used to serve two different purposes. The std::move enables move semantic for efficient resource transfer from one object to another. Whereas, the std::forward is used…
rvalue reference in C++
The rvalue reference is probably the most significant feature introduced by C++11. Let’s quickly recap what rvalue is. It is an inherited concept from C. The expression that can appear…