Summary  
Unique pointers (`std::unique_ptr`) provide exclusive ownership of dynamically allocated resources and automatically free them when they go out of scope, with `std::make_unique` offering a safe, exception-safe way to create them.

General domain of usage  
Memory management

To create a `std::unique_ptr` you can use the `std::make_unique`. It is a function that **provides a safe and efficient way to create unique pointers**.

It's a great alternative to using the `new/delete` and `new[]/delete[]` operators, which can make code more susceptible to memory-related issues.

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The `std::make_unqiue` allocates the dynamic resource and **returns a unique pointer** that owns it. When the unique pointer goes out of scope, the **resource is automatically deallocated**.
  
 
  


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The `p_unique_vector` vector in the above code will still be automatically destroyed when the unique pointer goes out of scope. However, for maximum exception safety and better code practices, always prefer using `std::make_unique`.

What is the main advantage of using `std::make_unique` over new when creating a `std::unique_ptr`?

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Introduction to Unique Pointers