newb c++ question

[jinduy]

Object b;
b = Object();
//valid




Object b;
b = new Object();
//why is this invalid? i figure it would work in java

 

[dighn]

Because in Java, Object b; means b is a reference but in C++, it is an actual object

do this instead:

Object* b;
b = new Object();

don't forget to delete b; after you are done though.