Questions tagged [reference]
A reference is a value that enables a program to indirectly access a particular datum, such as a variable or a record, in the computer's memory or in some other storage device.
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What are some of the pros and cons of using jQuery? [closed]
As someone who is only barely proficient in javascript, is jQuery right for me? Is there a better library to use? I've seen lots of posts related to jQuery and it seems to be the most effective way ...
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LabVIEW holds Excel Reference
I try to open and excel reference in LabVIEW and then close it after sometime. But the LabVIEW keeps holding the reference and does not release it unless I close the VI. Why is this happening? Is ...
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Should I use a pointer or a reference to remotely assign a variable? [duplicate]
What would be better practice when giving a function the original variable to work with:
unsigned long x = 4;
void func1(unsigned long& val) {
val = 5;
}
func1(x);
or:
void ...
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Where can I find a complete reference of the ncurses C API? [closed]
Where can I find a complete reference of the ncurses C API?
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What is the best online book service for software development references? [closed]
I'm a member of ACM, and I have limited access to both Books 24x7 and Safari Books Online, however if I was interested in moving up to a full account for greater access to other books what online book ...
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What is the real difference between Pointers and References?
AKA - What's this obsession with pointers?
Having only really used modern, object oriented languages like ActionScript, Java and C#, I don't really understand the importance of pointers and what you ...
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C# - Excluding unit tests from the release version of your project
How do you usually go about separating your codebase and associated unit tests? I know people who create a separate project for unit tests, which I personally find confusing and difficult to maintain. ...
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How do get element out of xml file
I get an XML file From a web service. Now I want to get one of those elements out of the file.
I think I should go use XPath - any good starter reference?
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Remove unused references (!= "using")
How can I find and delete unused references in my projects?
I know you can easily remove the using statements in vs 2008, but this doesn't remove the actual reference in your projects. The ...
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App referencing Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo requires additional assemblies to be included on Target Machine?
I have a small app which references the Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo assembly (so I can display to the user a list of servers & databases to which they can connect).
My application originally ...
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Does PHP class property scope overridden by passing as reference?
In PHP, if you return a reference to a protected/private property to a class outside the scope of the property does the reference override the scope?
e.g.
class foo
{
protected bar = array();
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What tools can be used to find which DLLs are referenced? [closed]
This is an antique problem with VB6 DLL and COM objects but I still face it day to day. What tools or procedures can be used to see which DLL file or version another DLL is referencing?
I am ...
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What are the differences between a pointer variable and a reference variable?
What is the difference between a pointer variable and a reference variable?
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I understand threading in theory but not in practice in .net
I have a basic cs-major understanding of multi-threading but have never had to do anything beyond simple timers in an application. Does anyone know of a good resource that will give me a tour how to ...
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Reference material for LabVIEW [closed]
I'm supposed to learn how to use LabVIEW for my new job, and I'm wondering if anybody can recommend some good books or reference/tutorial web sites.
I'm a senior developer with lots of Java/C#/C++ ...
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