EDN

Introduction to Using Pointers in C/C++

Although pointers in C/C++ can seem confusing at first, they provide an extremely powerful tool that allows you to create compact and efficient code. Although pointers in C/C++ can seem confusing at ...
EDN

Understand and use C pointers

Many “freshman” programmers do not fully understand or appreciate pointers in the C language. When I wanted to learn about pointers— variables that contain a memory address— I took a book on summer ...
Hackaday

When 4 + 1 Equals 8: An Advanced Take On Pointers In C

In our first part on pointers, we covered the basics and common pitfalls of pointers in C. If we had to break it down into one sentence, the main principle of pointers is that they are simply data ...
Ars Technica

Learning C++ : rule of thumb for when to use references and pointers?

So I've made my first tentative steps into C++, when all my previous experience has been with languages with dynamic memory management. I've started using SDL to put together a very simple game to ...
Computerworld

C pointers: the 5-minute guide

Programming in C can be tough for those new to the language, so Dennis Kubes wrote “ The 5-minute Guide to C Pointers,” and put it on his blog. Only four code snippets are needed for Kubes to ...
Ars Technica

Binary search using pointers(in C)

I have to create a binary search using pointer for a school assignment. I haven't had much luck getting it to work (please keeping mocking and laughter to a minimum ...