Avoiding memory leaks in C++

Question

I'm looking for some general tips on making sure that I don't leak memory in my C++ codes. Like which dynamically allocated memory should get free when and other best practices regarding the same?

Answer 1

If you use smart pointers at all places where it could be applicable, you wouldn't have to worry about managing memory manually. Plus, smart pointers are now available as a C++ standard version called C++11. You should definitely check these out: Boost lib, TR1, and smart pointers.