Take the 2-minute tour ×  Well, I love C++, I have been using it
for a while: I like all the libraries (Allegro, SDL, QT, Ogre,
etc.), but I have a problem: I don't understand pointers.  Do I
really need them ? I just program for fun: but I want to study
it some day. Thanks.  share|improve this question You can
probably get quite far without using raw pointers (T *), but you
should understand the general concept (indirection), or you'll
have a hard time with pretty much any language. And from that to
understanding pointers (even if you're scared by the amount of
care that's required to handle them safely and without leaking)
isn't much of a leap in my experience. –  delnan Sep 4 '11 at
18:50 Pointers are everywhere. if you ignore them and pretend
they're aliens, They'll sneak out from under the bed and give
you nightmares ./ I KNOW –  Adel Feb 16 '12 at 5:03 Pointers is
one of the core concepts of c++. If you want to enjoy with
programming then pointers basics must be learn. Because pointers
will gives you th