Class 5 - Pointers, Strings

Class Dates

• Section MMY3A: Monday, March 11
• Section TTC3A: Tuesday, March 12
• Section FFC3A: Friday, March 8

Goals

• Introduce Pointer Variables and Their Use

Topics

• Pointer Syntax and Usage
• Comparison to Reference Variables
• Use as Function Arguments
• Void Pointers and Casts
• Potential Pointer Problems
• Arrays Are Not Pointers
• Strings and String Functions

Reading Assignment

Nothing New

Homework

• Do the Self-Review Exercises at the end of Chapter 5.
• Work on Project 1.
• Review for an exam on Chapters 1 through 5 to be given during Class 6.
• Nothing to hand in.

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