Chapter 6, Problem 13PS

Pointers are used throughout C/C++. Why is Java not a pointer-based language?

Is it better to use fully qualified references or unqualified references when referencing a subprogram, variable, or object in code? Explains the drawbacks of C's basic encapsulation and how they influenced C++.

Which is preferred when referencing subprograms, variables, and objects in code—fully qualified or unqualified references? An explanation of the problems with basic encapsulation in C and how they affect C++.

When referring to subprograms, variables, and other objects in code, which is better to use: fully qualified references or unqualified references? An discussion of the issues with the fundamental encapsulation of C, as well as how these issues are reflected in C++.

Do we have pointers in Java?

What are C++ features missing in Java?

Why are pointers and arrays in C++ confusing?

Learn about weak references in Java. How do they interact with garbage collection? How do they compare to weak_ptr objects in C++? Describe several scenarios in which they may be useful.

statement to be skipped. What are the pros and cons of these two designs (Ada and C++)? 11. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Java for statement, compared to Ada's for. 12. Describe a programming situation in which the else clause in Python's for statement would be convenient.