Chapter 9. Pointers and Pointer-Based Strings
Addresses are given to us to conceal our whereabouts. | ||
| --Saki (H. H. Munro) | ||
By indirection find direction out. | ||
| --William Shakespeare | ||
Many things, having full reference To one consent, may work contrariously. | ||
| --William Shakespeare | ||
You will find it a very good practice always to verify your references, sir! | ||
| --Dr. Routh | ||
OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you’ll learn:
What pointers are.
The similarities and differences between pointers and references, and when to use each.
To use pointers to pass arguments to functions by reference.
To use pointer-based C-style strings.
The close relationships among pointers, arrays and C-style strings.
To use pointers to functions.
To declare and use arrays of C-style strings.
What ...
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