Why doesn't the C++ default destructor destroy my objects?

Question

The C++ specification says the default destructor deletes all non-static members. Nevertheless, I can\'t manage to achieve that.

I have this:

class N         


        

Answer 1

Try avoiding using pointers. They are last resort elements.

class N {
public:
    ~N() {
        std::cout << "Destroying object of type N";
    }
};

class M {
public:
    M() {
       // n = new N; no need, default constructor by default
    }
//  ~M() { //this should happen by default
//      delete n;
//  }
private:
    N n; // No pointer here
};

Then use it this way

main(int, char**)
{
    M m;
}

This will display Destroying object of type N