Pass by value or reference in C#, interview questions and answers

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There are 3 ways a parameter can be passed into a function: value, reference (with keyword ref), and reference (with keyword out). This article reviews the differences of these three approaches, including sample C# code and review of code output.

What's included in the purchase

PDF file with the following:

  • Intro to differences between pass by value, reference (with keyword ref) and reference (with keyword out)
  • C/C++ source code
  • Explanation around differences in output

Length

3 pages

Difficulty

Easy

About the author 

The author has over 15 years of experience as architect and engineering director for several Fortune 500 companies.  He loves programming interviews and writes frequently on the topic.  Here are some additional details about the author:

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