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Learning C++ Pointers

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Learn how to use C++ pointers to control memory allocation and create smarter, more efficient C++ applications.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know
  • Exercise files
1. Pointer Basics
  • Pointers defined
  • Address vs. pointers
  • Pointer memory
2. How to Use Pointers
  • Pointers to arrays
  • Character pointers
  • Dereferencing pointers
  • Pointing to a pointer
3. More on Pointer Uses
  • Dynamic allocation
  • Passing pointers as arguments
  • Stack and heap
  • New and delete operators
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Peggy Fisher

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