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when to pass function arguments by reference and when by address?

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function

pointers

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Could anyone explain with some examples when it is better to call functions by reference and when it is better to call by address?

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Niko Gamulin Avatar asked Dec 06 '25 04:12

Niko Gamulin

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This has already been discussed. See Pointer vs. Reference.

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efotinis Avatar answered Dec 08 '25 18:12

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