Learn C: Pointers and Memory

Learn about pointers and memory in C.
Continue your C learning journey! Pointers are a key component of C programming and integral to mastering the language. You will also learn about program memory and its management, allocation, and access.



### Take-Away Skills
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* Understand what pointers are and why they are important in C
* Create and manipulate pointers using basic pointer arithmetic
* Understand the basics of memory management

### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn C: Arrays and Strings](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-arrays-and-strings) before completing this course.

• Pointers and Memory: Learn about pointers and memory in C.
• Lesson: Pointers: Lesson
• Article: Memory Management
• Quiz: Pointers & Memory: Quiz
• Project: String Copier
• Informational: Next Steps