Move Constructor

Move semantics is an important feature introduced in C++11 that helps improve performance by reducing unnecessary copying of objects. Here's a concise explanation of move semantics:

  1. Basic concept: Move semantics allows transferring resources from one object to another instead of copying them.

  2. Key components:

    1. Rvalue references (&&)

    2. Move constructors

    3. Move assignment operators

  3. Main benefits:

    1. Improved performance for operations involving temporary objects

    2. More efficient resource management

  4. How it works: When an object is about to be destroyed (like a temporary), its resources can be "moved" to another object instead of being copied and then destroyed.

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