Pointers and References in C++: Working with References
C++
| Expert
- 8 videos | 46m 24s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
C++ supports a variable type known as the reference. You can think of references as being easier-to-use, lighter-weight versions of pointers. Begin by getting familiar with the syntax and semantics of references in C++, including the use of the & symbol to denote a reference type. Note some important differences between references and pointers, how references need to be assigned when they are created, how they cannot be reassigned or set to NULL, and how multiple references to the same underlying value are all effectively aliases for that value. Move on to declaring and using variables of reference type. Finally, learn about const references and experiment with different configurations of loops, where the loop variables are references, value types, and const references. Upon course completion, you'll be able to define and initialize variables of reference types, contrast pointers and references, and correctly use const references.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
-
Discover the key concepts covered in this course
Contrast references with pointers
Create references and modify the variables being referred to
Create references on different types and objects -
Create references and modify variables through them
Create and use const references
Use the const_cast operator
Summarize the key concepts covered in this course
IN THIS COURSE
-
1m 39s
-
5m 11s
-
3. Creating References7m 23s
-
4. Referencing Different Objects7m 38s
-
5. Modifying Data Using References6m 8s
-
6. Creating Constant References7m 22s
-
7. Casting Variables to Be Constant7m 55s
-
8. Course Summary3m 9s
EARN A DIGITAL BADGE WHEN YOU COMPLETE THIS COURSE
Skillsoft is providing you the opportunity to earn a digital badge upon successful completion on some of our courses, which can be shared on any social network or business platform.
Digital badges are yours to keep, forever.
