C++ Insights Episode 55: References are no pointers!

Oct 16, 2024

I published a new C++ insights episode: References are no pointers!.

In this episode, you learn the difference between references and pointer. Yes, there is one!

Source code: https://compiler-explorer.com/z/s4cd47bnh

Andreas

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