References and pointers are some of the most powerful features in C++; they allow programmers to directly manipulate memory.
Continue your C++ learning journey with Learn C++: References and Pointers. Learn about memory allocation and how to conserve it with references and pointers. Pass variables by reference and use pointers when references aren't the most efficient choice.
* Create references and pointers
* Dereference pointers
* Understand memory allocation
### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn C++: Classes and Objects](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-plus-plus-classes-and-objects) before completing this course.
Continue your C++ learning journey with Learn C++: References and Pointers. Learn about memory allocation and how to conserve it with references and pointers. Pass variables by reference and use pointers when references aren't the most efficient choice.
* Create references and pointers
* Dereference pointers
* Understand memory allocation
### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn C++: Classes and Objects](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-c-plus-plus-classes-and-objects) before completing this course.
