The PImpl idiom and the C++26 std:indirect type
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PImpl idiomC++26std::indirectencapsulationcompile-time dependenciesraw pointersstd::unique_ptrstd::indirect
Author: signa11
Date: 7/24/2026
Article Summary:
This article discusses the implementation of the PImpl idiom in C++ using raw pointers, std::unique_ptr, and std::indirect, with a focus on encapsulating implementation details and minimizing compile-time dependencies.