Pointers

[Bill Downs]

I am just beginning to use java, as I have an AP test in it soon. I was tasked with finding out if there were anything similiar to C++'s pointers in java. I believe that so far, I've found there aren't. Any help here would really be appreciated.
Thanks!

[Jeffrey Hunter]

There are no explicit pointers in Java, so you won't find any syntax involving the (*).

[Mike Gershman]

Java references are much closer to C++ references.
For instance, you can't do arithmetic with Java references other than == .equals() instanceof
I think if you compare them in your textbooks, you'll find other similarities.
[ April 26, 2004: Message edited by: Mike Gershman ]

[Jeroen Wenting]

There is of course the NullPointer, most well known as the NullPointerException

[Francis Siu]

ar.. yes
C++ similar to Java
Java contains object reference when you create the object that using varible point to the created object
Such as
HelloWorld hw =new HelloWorld();
hw is the object reference
And linked list similar to C++ structure.
It may be wrong, It may be better if Bartenders or sheriffs explain

[ April 26, 2004: Message edited by: siu chung man ]

[Dirk Schreckmann]

Welcome to JavaRanch, Bill!
As you're learning to understand references (and variables) in Java, I recommend spending a few minutes reading a couple of the JavaRanch Campfire Stories - especially the "Cup Size" and "Pass-by-Value Please" stories.