Differences between python references and C pointer?

Question

I read that lists in python is similar to C/C++ pointer, in that list variables will reference lists object in memory. If so, are they completely identical? What are the differences between python references and C/C++ pointer?

Answer 1

It is the same difference between C++ reference and C++ pointer in fact. Python reference is the same as C++ reference : you do not really manipulate pointer directly, but inside, hidden, there is the same thing