What C++ idioms should C++ programmers use?

c++, c++-faq, design-patterns, idioms

Solution

Here is one list. If I had to pick a couple I might go with the Curiously Recurring Template Pattern or Virtual Contstructors.

Problem

What C++ idioms should C++ programmers know? By C++ idioms, I mean design patterns or way of doing certain things that are only applicable for C++ or more applicable for C++ than most other languages. Why one should use the idioms, and what do the idioms accomplish?

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