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What is the difference between pointers (*) and references (&)?

4th Nov 2016, 9:40 PM
Ruchi Patil
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A pointer points to the address, while the reference IS the address.
4th Nov 2016, 11:44 PM
Cohen Creber
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Ohh That's why a pointer can point to many variables while a reference only points to one variable..
5th Nov 2016, 12:25 PM
Ruchi Patil
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Thanks!! 😊
5th Nov 2016, 12:25 PM
Ruchi Patil
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