what is the use of pointers
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Answer / ramudu a
The main advantages of using pointers are
1.) Function cannot return more than one value. But when the same function can modify many pointer variables and function as if it is returning more than one variable.
2.) In the case of arrays, we can decide the size of the array at runtime by allocating the necessary space.
3.)Pointers allow you to dynamically request memory to store off information for use later.
4.)They allow you to create linked lists and other algorithmically oriented data structures.
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Answer / manju
It increases the speed of excecution when there is a need
for the usage of arrays....
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Answer / sindhu
We may return more than one value at a time to any function.
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Answer / venkat1435@yahoo.co.in
by using pointers
1)we can pass the function arguments to another function
2)it holds the address of another function
3)it acts as a call back function
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Answer / vignesh1988i
1) pointers which points to a value indirectly through that variable containing that value..... so pointers are used for data security.
2) only by using pointers through functions we can return MORE THAN ONE VALUE AT A TIME.....
3) as above told execution will be faster.....
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