Protocol std::mem::Movable

Types that implement move semantics

If a type allocates memory, it is a good idea to implement move function, so that instances can be passed around by value, leaving inert instances behind. This is chiefly used to defer expressions are more ergonomic.

use std::collections::Vector;

fn do_something(v: Vector<i32>) {
    // ...
    v.free();
}

let foo: Vector<i32> = Vector::new();
defer foo.free(); // Clean up foo if function returns early
// ...
do_something(foo.move());
// will not lead to double free when this function returns.
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Required methods

• fn move(self: &mut Self) -> Self

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  Creates a copy of the object, leaving an inert object behind.

  See Movable for details.