C++ References vs Pointers Explained
A clear comparison of references and pointers in C++, when each is the right tool, and how their semantics interact with const, ownership, and APIs.
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A clear comparison of references and pointers in C++, when each is the right tool, and how their semantics interact with const, ownership, and APIs.
Lifetimes are how Rust tracks how long references live. This deep dive covers annotations, elision rules, generic lifetimes, and the common error patterns.