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What is std::sync::Arc and how does it differ from Rc? |
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Tvenus
Jul 15, 2024
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std::sync::Arc is an atomic reference-counted smart pointer for thread-safe shared ownership. Unlike Rc, Arc can be used across multiple threads because it uses atomic operations to manage reference counting, ensuring safety in concurrent contexts. |
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std::sync::Arc is an atomic reference-counted smart pointer for thread-safe shared ownership. Unlike Rc, Arc can be used across multiple threads because it uses atomic operations to manage reference counting, ensuring safety in concurrent contexts.