# The PImpl Idiom and C++26's std::indirect Type

This article examines the classic Pointer to Implementation (PImpl) idiom and how it relates to the proposed std::indirect type in C++26. The PImpl idiom hides implementation details but can be cumbersome; std::indirect may offer a more elegant, memory-safe alternative for C++ developers. Understanding this helps programmers write cleaner, more maintainable code.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://mariusbancila.ro/blog/2026/07/23/the-pimpl-idiom-and-the-cpp26-stdindirect-type/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:02:43 +0000