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# [One Simple Example To Understand Pointers In Go](https://omkarbhagat.hashnode.dev/one-simple-example-to-understand-pointers-in-go?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Pointers in Go are variables that store the memory address of another variable. They are used to indirectly refer to a value rather than holding the value itself. Here’s a breakdown of pointers in Go: Pointer Declaration: Pointers are declared using...

Apr 20, 2024 · 2 min read · omkarbhagat.hashnode.dev  
Updated Aug 5, 2024  
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[Harish Kunchala](https://hashnode.com/@harish007)

[Apr 24, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/one-simple-example-to-understand-pointers-in-go/662433402e9c538738580151/comment/662934bd815f8c5d3e61cd7c)

Great Intro to pointers.