Question

What's the difference (in c++) between these two definitions:
int const x;
const int x;

Answer 1

Oops. didnt mean to close it

Answer 2

Okay I wish I could take credit for this but I can't.
Here is a good answer to you question:
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vcgeneral/thread/59572c5d-05a4-492f-b52e-4823d9fa7a88/
I find Mihai Nita answer to be easier to understand at least for me.

Answer 3

Does this mean there's only a difference when using pointers?

Answer 4

Yes.