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Pointers vs References in C++ - Why References Are Preferred

Ralph S Bacon via YouTube

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This course compares C++ references with C-style pointers through walkthroughs of each. It explains why references may be easier to use and why it is still useful to understand pointers in existing code and libraries.

Syllabus

Welcome Back
Intro and quick C++ vs C discussion
Why the need for references or pointers?
References walkthrough
Pointers walkthrough
Conclusion

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Ralph S Bacon

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