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Learn C++: References and Pointers

References and pointers are some of the most powerful features in C++; they allow programmers to directly manipulate memory.

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About this course

Continue your C++ learning journey with Learn C++: References and Pointers. Learn about memory allocation and how to conserve it with references and pointers. Pass variables by reference and use pointers when references aren’t the most efficient choice.

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  • Create references and pointers

  • Dereference pointers

  • Understand memory allocation

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