Why java is not using pointers
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<p>Why java is not using pointer though C# and other language using it explicitly?</p>

<p>As i think due to some safety reason it does't allow user to access its memory allocations.</p>

<p>update: i want to know java is known as a very safe language, so lack of pointer does have any relevance with its robustness or safety.</p>
