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array or pointer is faster access?
i feel array is faster, if any conflict please help me
Jul 17 '07 #1
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weaknessforcats
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An array is not a pointer.

An array is a built-in container of variables.

A pointer is a variable that contains an address.

You cannot compare two different things.

Maybe you could expand your question a little so I could understand better.
Jul 17 '07 #2
ilikepython
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An array is not a pointer.

An array is a built-in container of variables.

A pointer is a variable that contains an address.

You cannot compare two different things.

Maybe you could expand your question a little so I could understand better.
This is the articles section. It should be moved to the forum.
Jul 17 '07 #3
sicarie
4,677 Recognized Expert Moderator Specialist
Moved .
Jul 17 '07 #4

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