reference-parameters – Tarik Billa

How do I use Reference Parameters in C++?

April 7, 2023 by Tarik

Think of a reference as an alias. When you invoke something on a reference, you’re really invoking it on the object to which the reference refers. int i; int& j = i; // j is an alias to i j = 5; // same as i = 5 When it comes to functions, consider: void … Read more

C# property and ref parameter, why no sugar?

February 22, 2023 by Tarik

Because you’re passing the result of the indexer, which is really the result of a method call. There’s no guarantee that the indexer property also has a setter, and passing it by ref would lead to a false security on the developer’s part when he thinks that his property is going to be set without … Read more