- Basic Concept
- Void pointer is declared using 'void' keyword (void*)
- It points to data of no specified type
- Cannot be dereferenced due to unknown data type
- Applications
- Enables generic coding with multiple data types
- Used for dynamic memory allocation with 'new' keyword
- Facilitates callback functions handling different data types
- Advantages
- Reduces redundant code by handling multiple types
- Provides abstraction for general interface
- Enhances platform independence
- Modern Considerations
- Modern C++ offers safer alternatives like smart pointers