Pointers in Java

Question

C++ supports pointers whereas Java does not. But when many programmers questioned how you can work without pointers, the promoters began saying \"Restricted pointers.” So we

Answer 1

The Java language specification has this to say about the matter:

Java Language Spec §4.3.1
The reference values (often just references) are pointers to these objects, and a special null reference, which refers to no object.

For those who fear delving into documentation, the presence of e.g. Java’s NullPointerException should be a strong indication that Java does have pointers.

In short, the question is meaningless because it is based on a totally incorrect assumption that, quoting the OP, “Java does not pointers” – as proven above, that is technically bullshit.

See also James Kanze’s answer.

This answer can best be viewed as just supplying the necessary references to James’ answer.

Cheers & hth.