# CPointer.release

Release a pointer handle.

```js
pointer.release()
```

## Arguments

No arguments.

## Returns

No return value (`undefined`).

## Example

```js
const buffer = C.alloc(4);
buffer.release();
```

## Notes

Managed storage is freed after its last alias. Releasing an external pointer handle does not free its pointee.

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