Pointers and References
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What is Pointers and References?
Pointers and references are fundamental concepts in C++ that allow indirect access to variables. A pointer stores the memory address of another variable, enabling dynamic memory management and manipulation. A reference, on the other hand, acts as an alias for an existing variable, providing a direct way to access and modify its value. Understanding the difference between pointers and references, including constant pointers and pointers to constants, is crucial for writing efficient and safe C++ code.
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