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# [Intrusive Smart Pointers + Heap Only Types = 💞](https://blog.schichler.dev/intrusive-smart-pointers-heap-only-types?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Reducing API complexity with an embedded reference counter.

Nov 14, 2021 · 14 min read · blog.schichler.dev  
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