C & C++ Programming
Computer ScienceChapter 6 — Pointers and References
Lesson 6.1 : Introduction to Pointers
Reading & Interactive Lesson
Introduction to Pointers
Reading Material & Notes
Pointers
A pointer is a variable that stores the memory address of another variable.
int value = 10;
int *ptr = &value;
printf("%d", *ptr);
Important Operators
- & obtains the address of a variable.
- * accesses the value stored at an address.
Course Curriculum
10 Chapters • 50 Lessons
Chapter 1 — Introduction to C and C++
5 Lessons
Chapter 2 — Variables, Data Types and Operators
5 Lessons
Chapter 3 — Conditional Statements and Loops
5 Lessons
Chapter 4 — Functions and Modular Programming
5 Lessons
Chapter 5 — Arrays and Strings
5 Lessons
Chapter 6 — Pointers and References
5 Lessons
Chapter 7 — Structures, Unions and Enumerations
5 Lessons
Chapter 8 — Object-Oriented Programming in C++
5 Lessons
Chapter 9 — Inheritance, Polymorphism and Templates
5 Lessons
Chapter 10 — File Handling and Mini Projects
5 Lessons