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Pros of pointers First what are pointers .These are actually the location or address of memory. Assume that computer stores data as cupboard with drawers. So memory locations are actually drawers .Pointers are more efficient in handling arrays and da...

Sep 3, 2021 · 2 min read · shahbaz.hashnode.dev  
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