What is a double pointer? Why is it required? Is it necessary in C++?

Pointer to a pointer is called double pointer. It is needed when one wants to manipulate the pointer itself like in linked list manipulation etc. In C++ same thing can be accomplished using reference which also avoids the overhead of copying.

February 4, 2008 | Filed Under C++ 

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