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diff --git a/src/doc/guide-pointers.md b/src/doc/guide-pointers.md index 5c6c562b72d..9780a12a402 100644 --- a/src/doc/guide-pointers.md +++ b/src/doc/guide-pointers.md @@ -430,8 +430,9 @@ great detail, so if you want the full details, check that out. # Returning Pointers We've talked a lot about functions that accept various kinds of pointers, but -what about returning them? Here's the rule of thumb: only return a unique or -managed pointer if you were given one in the first place. +what about returning them? In general, it is better to let the caller decide +how to use a function's output, instead of assuming a certain type of pointer +is best. What does that mean? Don't do this: |