* I do not argue that all experts use !pointer, but most of them do, and if you understand the machine code that will be generated, it's for a good reason. * I

* I do not argue that all experts use !pointer, but most of them do, and if you understand the machine code that will be generated, it's for a good reason. * I did not say the variable being static was "superior", I said they were advantages. * If you have a large array and want a linked list with pointers to the elements, then just create a `struct node` with a pointer. The linux-style intrusive linked-list allows both use cases. Dunning-Kruger shows again that people who believe they are proficient at reading technical articles are not as proficient as they think they are.