Can I use if (pointer) instead of if (pointer != NULL)?
Is it safe to check a pointer to not being NULL by writing simply if(pointer) or do I have to use if(pointer != … Read more
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How do pointer-to-pointers work in C? (and when might you use them?)
How do pointers-to-pointers work in C? When might you use them? 14 Answers 14
Returning an array using C
I am relatively new to C and I need some help with methods dealing with arrays. Coming from Java programming, I am used … Read more
C isn’t that hard: void ( *( *f[] ) () ) ()
I just saw a picture today and think I’d appreciate explanations. So here is the picture: I found this confusing and wondered if … Read more
Why is ‘this’ a pointer and not a reference?
I was reading the answers to this question C++ pros and cons and got this doubt while reading the comments. programmers frequently find … Read more
What exactly is a C pointer if not a memory address?
In a reputable source about C, the following information is given after discussing the & operator: … It’s a bit unfortunate that the … Read more
How come an array’s address is equal to its value in C?
In the following bit of code, pointer values and pointer addresses differ as expected. But array values and addresses don’t! How can this … Read more
Constant pointer vs Pointer to constant [duplicate]
This question already has answers here: What is the difference between const int*, const int * const, and int const *? (22 answers) … Read more
Difference between char* and const char*?
What’s the difference between char* name which points to a constant string literal, and const char* name 9 Answers 9
Why is the asterisk before the variable name, rather than after the type?
Why do most C programmers name variables like this: int *myVariable; rather than like this: int* myVariable; Both are valid. It seems to … Read more