Pointers in C++

Pointer Declaration in C++

• There are valid ways to declare a pointer in C++, but some declarations are not valid.

Purpose of Pointers in C++

• The purpose of using pointers in C++ is to dynamically allocate memory, which allows for more flexibility and control over memory management.
• Pointers also enable indirect access to variables, making it possible to change the value of a variable through its pointer.

'->' Operator in C++

• The '->' operator is used to access the members of a struct or class through a pointer.
• It is a shorthand for dereferencing a pointer and then accessing a member of the resulting object.
• The '->' operator is often used in conjunction with pointers to structures or classes to access their members.

Test your knowledge of pointers in C++ with this quiz. Learn about different ways to declare pointers and their purpose in C++. Find out what the '->' operator does in C++.