Tension between the dependency inversion principle and avoiding "new" in C++?

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Published on 2012-11-27T20:43:14Z Indexed on 2012/11/27 23:28 UTC
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I have seen a lot of advice that it is better to do Type object; than Type* object = new Type(); in C++ whenever possible. I understand the rational behind this and appreciate it.

But according to my understanding, to practice dependency inversion requires pointers, e.g.: Type* object = new Implementation();. (Or am I wrong about that?)

Is there an inherent tension between the DIP and avoiding new when using C++? If so, what patterns/principles/practices can be used to mitigate this tension?

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