Raw Pointers
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What is Raw Pointers?
Raw pointers are variables that store the memory address of another variable. They directly hold the location in memory where a value is stored, allowing you to access and manipulate that value. Using raw pointers requires careful memory management as you are responsible for allocating and deallocating the memory they point to.
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Is this Raw Pointers tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 24 of 127 in the free C++ roadmap, in stage 5, Pointers and References. If you are new to C++, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.