Pointers: Reference Passing & Deep Copy

This lecture covers the concept of passing by reference in C, contrasting it with Java's approach. It delves into the potential issues of passing by reference, emphasizing the importance of deep copying to avoid memory problems. The instructor also discusses the challenges related to strings in C, highlighting the need for data integrity and proper memory allocation. The lecture concludes with a focus on the golden rules of dynamic memory allocation and the significance of differentiating between types and instances in programming.