Dev Tools · 2h ago
C++26 Adds std::indirect Type to Simplify PImpl Idiom
The C++26 standard introduces std::indirect, a new utility that streamlines the Pointer to Implementation (PImpl) idiom by managing dynamic allocation and ownership. This addition reduces boilerplate code and improves safety for hiding implementation details. Developers can expect cleaner interfaces and better compile-time isolation in large projects.
Meridian48 take
While std::indirect is a welcome ergonomic improvement, its impact will be limited to C++ codebases already using PImpl, and adoption will depend on compiler support timelines.
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