Sams Teach Yourself C++ in 24 Hours, Third Edition

Hour 12. Advanced References and Pointers

In the past three hours, you learned how to use references and pointers. In this hour you'll learn

• How to use pass by reference to make your programs more efficient

• How to decide when to use references and when to use pointers

• How to avoid memory problems when using pointers

• How to avoid the pitfalls of using references