What is std::terminate in C++11?

Can you explain what std::terminate does in C++11?

Sure! std::terminate is a function that is called when a program needs to terminate abnormally. It is part of the C++ standard library.

When is std::terminate called?

std::terminate is called in situations like an unhandled exception, a call to std::terminate itself, or when a destructor throws an exception.

What happens when std::terminate is called?

When std::terminate is called, the program will stop execution immediately, and the default behavior is to call std::abort, which may lead to a core dump.

Can I customize the behavior of std::terminate?

Yes, you can customize it by setting a new termination handler using std::set_terminate, allowing you to define what happens on termination.