What are C++ std atomic operations?

Can you explain what std atomic operations are in C++?

Sure! In C++, std atomic operations are used for performing atomic operations on shared variables, ensuring thread safety.

How do atomic operations differ from regular operations?

Atomic operations guarantee that a variable is updated in a single, indivisible step, preventing race conditions.

Can you give me an example of an atomic operation?

Certainly! An example is std::atomic<int> counter; counter.fetch_add(1); which safely increments the counter.

When should I use atomic operations?

Use atomic operations when multiple threads need to read and write to shared variables without causing data races.