An Explanation of Pointers (C++)

Pointers are basically the same as any other variable. However, what is different about them is that instead of containing actual data, they contain a pointer to the memory location where information can be found. This is a very important concept, and many programs and ideas rely on pointers as the basis of their design, linked lists for example.

Beginner's Guide To c++

This is a guide to the very basics of c++ its aimed at people who have never programmed in C++, it covers setting up the program, and also the basics of variable definition, commenting, the cout and cin function and basic operators.