Learning C++ Pointers

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

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