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    "...most people would agree that pointers are a major source of bugs in C programs..." Pointers are no more or less inherently dangerous than guns, motorcycles or sharp objects. The greatest source of bugs in C programs is sloppy work on the part of the developer. Commented Nov 2, 2011 at 14:40
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    Perhaps I'm missing something, but that code you posted won't compile. Commented Nov 2, 2011 at 14:40
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    @Blrfl > The first step toward being a great programmer is adminiting how faillible everybody is. pointer is a great tool, very powerfull, but also error prone. If you use them, you WILL make mistake sometime and mess up memory, sloppy work or not. Commented Nov 2, 2011 at 14:43
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    @deadalnix: Yep, and I've done it, too. All I'm saying is that if you're going to use a sharp tool, learn how to use it properly and don't blame the tool if you accidentally use it to cut off your leg. Someone who wants a language that protects them from their own mistakes should probably not be using C. Pascal, Ada and maybe Java would be much better choices. Commented Nov 2, 2011 at 14:54
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    Pointers don't bug programs, programmers bug programs. Commented Nov 2, 2011 at 15:43