When should I use stdatomic in C++?

When should I use stdatomic in C++?

You should use stdatomic when you need to perform atomic operations on shared variables in a multithreaded environment.

Can you give me an example of how to use it?

Sure! For instance, you can use std::atomic<int> to safely increment a counter from multiple threads without data races.

What are the benefits of using stdatomic over regular variables?

The main benefits are thread safety and avoiding data races, which can lead to undefined behavior in concurrent programming.

Are there any performance considerations I should be aware of?

Yes, while stdatomic provides safety, it may introduce some overhead compared to non-atomic operations, so use it judiciously.