Last Updated: December 6, 2025
You might find yourself in a situation where you need to handle values of different types dynamically. Perhaps you're building a plugin system or a data structure that must accommodate various types without knowing them ahead of time.
This is where std::any comes into play, offering a flexible solution for type-erased storage of any value.
Let's delve into std::any, exploring its features, use cases, and potential pitfalls.