C/C++/STL/Unix Programmer Question and Answers

Posted on December 22, 2007. Filed under: Languages and Algorithms | Tags: C/C++, Programmer Interview, STL, Unix |

C++
Basic Syntax
What is the difference between pointer and reference?
Pointer and reference hold memory address as their values. The address of the reference is the address of the aliased object, and the value of the pointer is the address of the pointed object. Pointer can point to different objects during its lifetime or NULL. [...]