Struct Instantiation Using Pointer Address Operator

Creates an instance of rectangle struct by using a pointer address operator is denoted by & symbol.

Example

package main

import "fmt"

type rectangle struct {
	length  int
	breadth int
	color   string
}

func main() {
	var rect1 = &rectangle{10, 20, "Green"} // Can't skip any value
	fmt.Println(rect1)

	var rect2 = &rectangle{}
	rect2.length = 10
	rect2.color = "Red"
	fmt.Println(rect2) // breadth skipped

	var rect3 = &rectangle{}
	(*rect3).breadth = 10
	(*rect3).color = "Blue"
	fmt.Println(rect3) // length skipped
}

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