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Disagree - it's very reasonable for resources to be shared.

• ncmncm 4y ago
  In most cases, not. Where there is a legitimate reason to share, share. Without, it is just sloppiness.
  • a_t48 4y ago
    In the context of a game engine, I mean. You may be sharing a model or texture between multiple entities, and want to know when it’s no longer in use.
    • ncmncm 4y ago
      Even there, something higher up the stack probably knows too, and is in a better position to choose a good time to dispose of it.
      • a_t48 4y ago
        Possibly! It really depends on how you've architected things. I said it's "reasonable" not that it's the one true way of implementing it.
        • ncmncm 4y ago
          I think we really are all in agreement here.
• Shorel 4y ago
  This is C++. You should not pay the performance hit for features you don't need in a particular program. In fact: It is reasonable for C++ programs to NOT use all language features.
  • a_t48 4y ago
    I'm not disagreeing with you.