Sample C++ memory object

gistfile1.c++

class Object {
public:
    int retainCount;
    
    void alloc();
    virtual void dealloc();
    
    void release();
    void retain();
};

// Actually, alloc() isn't the right word. The actual allocation is done by using "new Object" in your code.
void Object::alloc() {
    retainCount = 0;
}

virtual void Object::dealloc() {
    delete this; // Remove ourselves from the memory
}

void Object::release() {
    retainCount--;
    if (retainCount < 0) {
        dealloc();
    }
}

void Object::retain() {
    retainCount++;
}