Pointers

Spending the evening focusing entirely on C. Just finished a fun tutorial on pointers.

// Using pointers in C/C++

#include <stdio.h>

void main()
{
    int a = 14;
    int* p = &a;    //Declares int pointer (p) pointing to (a)

    // Where does (a) live in memory?
    printf("Address for a is %p\n", &a);
    printf("Address inside p is %p\n", p);
    if (p == &a)
        printf("P is point to a!\n");
    else
        printf("P is NOT pointing to a!\n");
}

Computer Science - Footnotes...

During the third week of instruction in CS50, the homework began to present more and more challenges. So, I took a major step backward and began studying a variety of subjects. Rather than fumble my way through, I've decided to invest ample time into learning the language of C. I am also glimpsing the magical worlds of linear algebra, and calculus. After I feel that I have made a significant investment in these areas, I plan to return to my coursework at Harvard and continue moving forward.

I realize that once I obtain the certification, my grades won't be as important as what I learned, but regardless of that, I want to understand things as deeply as possible. I am slowing the process down considerably in exchange for obtaining a meaningful array of learning experiences. Basically, every time I'm hitting a wall, I'm going to the root of my difficulties and studying that subject to some extent.