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Pointer to Pointer Dynamic Allocation | Dynamic Memory Allocation
C++ Pointers and References
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C++ Pointers and References

C++ Pointers and References

1. Pointers Fundamentals
2. Pointer Arithmetic
3. References Fundamentals
4. Dynamic Memory Allocation

bookPointer to Pointer Dynamic Allocation

A pointer to pointer, denoted as double pointer (**).

This is a pointer that holds the memory address of another pointer. In simple words, it is a variable whose value is the address of another pointer. This concept might sound complex at first, but it provides a powerful mechanism for dealing with advanced dynamic memory allocation.

Syntax

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#include <iostream> int main() { int x = 10; int *ptr1 = &x; int **ptr2 = &ptr1; // Accessing values using double pointer std::cout << "Location of ptr2: " << ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Location of ptr1: " << *ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Value of x: " << **ptr2 << std::endl; }
  • ptr1: is a pointer to an integer (int*);
  • ptr2: is a double pointer to an integer (int**).

Dynamic Allocation of a Two-Dimensional Array

If you want to create a two-dimensional array dynamically (at runtime) you have to use a pointer to a pointer for the rows.

And then initialize each row with dynamic array (like in previous chapter)

Tarea

  • Dynamically allocate a two dimensional array.
  • Dynamically allocate the arrays as elements.
  • Free all allocated memory.

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bookPointer to Pointer Dynamic Allocation

A pointer to pointer, denoted as double pointer (**).

This is a pointer that holds the memory address of another pointer. In simple words, it is a variable whose value is the address of another pointer. This concept might sound complex at first, but it provides a powerful mechanism for dealing with advanced dynamic memory allocation.

Syntax

cpp

main

copy
12345678910111213
#include <iostream> int main() { int x = 10; int *ptr1 = &x; int **ptr2 = &ptr1; // Accessing values using double pointer std::cout << "Location of ptr2: " << ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Location of ptr1: " << *ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Value of x: " << **ptr2 << std::endl; }
  • ptr1: is a pointer to an integer (int*);
  • ptr2: is a double pointer to an integer (int**).

Dynamic Allocation of a Two-Dimensional Array

If you want to create a two-dimensional array dynamically (at runtime) you have to use a pointer to a pointer for the rows.

And then initialize each row with dynamic array (like in previous chapter)

Tarea

  • Dynamically allocate a two dimensional array.
  • Dynamically allocate the arrays as elements.
  • Free all allocated memory.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

Sección 4. Capítulo 4
toggle bottom row

bookPointer to Pointer Dynamic Allocation

A pointer to pointer, denoted as double pointer (**).

This is a pointer that holds the memory address of another pointer. In simple words, it is a variable whose value is the address of another pointer. This concept might sound complex at first, but it provides a powerful mechanism for dealing with advanced dynamic memory allocation.

Syntax

cpp

main

copy
12345678910111213
#include <iostream> int main() { int x = 10; int *ptr1 = &x; int **ptr2 = &ptr1; // Accessing values using double pointer std::cout << "Location of ptr2: " << ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Location of ptr1: " << *ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Value of x: " << **ptr2 << std::endl; }
  • ptr1: is a pointer to an integer (int*);
  • ptr2: is a double pointer to an integer (int**).

Dynamic Allocation of a Two-Dimensional Array

If you want to create a two-dimensional array dynamically (at runtime) you have to use a pointer to a pointer for the rows.

And then initialize each row with dynamic array (like in previous chapter)

Tarea

  • Dynamically allocate a two dimensional array.
  • Dynamically allocate the arrays as elements.
  • Free all allocated memory.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
¿Todo estuvo claro?

¿Cómo podemos mejorarlo?

¡Gracias por tus comentarios!

A pointer to pointer, denoted as double pointer (**).

This is a pointer that holds the memory address of another pointer. In simple words, it is a variable whose value is the address of another pointer. This concept might sound complex at first, but it provides a powerful mechanism for dealing with advanced dynamic memory allocation.

Syntax

cpp

main

copy
12345678910111213
#include <iostream> int main() { int x = 10; int *ptr1 = &x; int **ptr2 = &ptr1; // Accessing values using double pointer std::cout << "Location of ptr2: " << ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Location of ptr1: " << *ptr2 << std::endl; std::cout << "Value of x: " << **ptr2 << std::endl; }
  • ptr1: is a pointer to an integer (int*);
  • ptr2: is a double pointer to an integer (int**).

Dynamic Allocation of a Two-Dimensional Array

If you want to create a two-dimensional array dynamically (at runtime) you have to use a pointer to a pointer for the rows.

And then initialize each row with dynamic array (like in previous chapter)

Tarea

  • Dynamically allocate a two dimensional array.
  • Dynamically allocate the arrays as elements.
  • Free all allocated memory.

Switch to desktopCambia al escritorio para practicar en el mundo realContinúe desde donde se encuentra utilizando una de las siguientes opciones
Sección 4. Capítulo 4
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