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Subject: Re: What a reference actually is
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Paavo Helde <eesnimi@osa.pri.ee> writes:

> 17.11.2022 16:09 Michael S kirjutas:
>
>> For language that is so similar (nearly identical) to C at the level of
>> "virtual machine", as is C++, the concept of reference is just unnecessary.
>> Don't use references in your code except when forced by interfaces that
>> are out of your control!  Then people that are going to read and comprehend
>> your code will be thankful.
>
> Aren't most languages similar to C at the level of virtual machine?

No.  Many are.  Many are not.