CSE 220: Systems Fundamentals I - Pointers in C Programming

These flashcards cover key concepts related to pointers and multi-dimensional arrays in C programming, sourced from lecture notes.

Pointer

A variable that stores the memory address of another variable.

Multi-Dimensional Array

An array that contains more than one dimension, allowing for the representation of data in a grid or table format.

Void Pointer

A pointer that has no associated data type, allowing it to hold addresses of any type.

Pointer Casting

The explicit conversion of a pointer from one type to another, affecting how the data at that address is interpreted.

Pointer to Pointer

A pointer that points to another pointer, allowing for multiple levels of indirection.

Function Pointer

A pointer that points to a function, allowing the function to be called through the pointer.

String Functions

Functions defined in for handling string manipulation, such as strlen, strcpy, and strcat.

Command-Line Arguments

Arguments provided to a program at runtime which can modify its behavior or input.

Row-Major Order

A method of storing multi-dimensional arrays where consecutive elements of a row are stored in contiguous memory locations.

Array of Pointers

An array whose elements are pointers to other data types or arrays.