Vector as a class member

Question

Hello I have this question: I would like to have a vector as class member. This is perhaps my question easier for you and I apologize for that.

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Answer 1

That depends entirely on context - what the vector means and why you need it. Should it be shared among multiple objects? If you don't know, don't keep a pointer, go with your second option.

std::vector myVector;

If you have strong reasons to have a pointer, then please use a smart pointer, the one that provides most appropriate ownership for your situation - shared_ptr, scoped_ptr, unique_ptr or whatever_ptr