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Thoughts on creating a tracking pointer class, part 10: Proper conversion
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Raymond Chen
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Aug. 22, 2025, 2:17 p.m.
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Summary
This post discusses the importance of handling qualifiers correctly when converting types in a tracking pointer class. It emphasizes best practices in ensuring that qualifiers cannot be removed unintentionally.
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