Getting bit by unique_ptr

I got bit by unique_ptr when implementing a linked list today. You need to be careful to manually release() the unique_ptr before resetting or you might accidentally free the entire list. This comes up when doing insertions and stuff like that.

Wow, I just got bit hard by unique_ptr while implementing a stupid list😫

Despite how everyone gushes over how hard to misuse it is, imo it still has sharp edges and we should be more open about that. That release/reset dance is easy to mess up.
— Mark Mossberg (@offlinemark) August 3, 2020

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Getting bit by unique_ptr

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