Rule Definition
Pointers are notoriously error-prone. They require a lot of vigilance from developers and they make the code difficult to maintain.
Remediation
Avoid using pointers as much as possible.
Violation Code Sample
05 EXAMPLE-P USAGE IS POINTER.
Related Technologies
Cobol
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - Structuredness
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