Pointers and Objects in Python

Course Description

Skill level: intermediate

In this video course, you'll learn about Python's object model and see why pointers don't really exist in Python. You'll also cover ways to simulate pointers in Python without managing memory.

1. Pointers and Objects in Python (Overview)

2. Pointers in C

3. Pointers Analogy

4. Python Doesn't Have Pointers

5. Immutable vs Mutable Objects

6. Variables in C vs Python

7. Intern Objects

8. Object Passing in Python

9. Simulated Pointers With Mutable Types

10. Simulated Pointers With Classes

11. Real Pointers With ctypes

12. Pointers and Objects in Python (Summary)

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