QSharedPointer vs std::shared_ptr
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Hey,
since C++ 11 we can choose (in a Qt dev environment) between QSharedPointer and std::shared_ptr. Can anybody tell me if i should prefer std::shared_ptr or QSharedPointer and why - if i create a new class.
Here is what i know now:
- QSharedPointer can be used in a non C++ 11 compiler (pro QSharedPointer)
- std::shared_ptr is moveable, QSharedPointer not (pro std::shared_ptr)
- std::shared_ptr reference is boost::shared_ptr (pro std::shared_ptr)
Thanks in advance
Tonka -
It mostly depends on your needs. QSharedPointer is obviously better with Qt types, as it provides convenience functions like qSharedPointerObjectCast.
It's also older than shared_ptr so it doesn't have move semantics treatment, but the benefits of moving a shared pointer are minor IMHO. I guess it's possible that it would get an update in Qt6.
In most cases it's a preference choice. I used both intensively in the past and have never met a scenario when one would fit better than the other, except for the mentioned casting benefits.
