C++ is an object-oriented programming language built on C by adding object-oriented features. C++ is a cross-platform language that is used widely around the world. It was created by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979, and the first version was released to the public in 1983. It’s widely used for system/software development and embedded, resource-constrained software and large systems. C++ is well-known for its performance and efficiency.
Object-oriented programming (OOP): C++ supports OOP paradigms such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction.
Generic programming: Through templates, C++ supports generic programming, allowing reusable libraries to be created.
Memory management: C++ provides explicit control over memory management, allowing developers to allocate and deallocate memory as needed, which is crucial for performance-critical applications.
Compatibility with C: C++ is almost completely compatible with C, which makes it easy to integrate with existing C codebases.
Rich function library: C++ provides a large standard library that includes functions for file processing, mathematical computations, working with dates and times, and more.
Game development
GUI-based applications
Real-time mathematical simulations
Embedded systems
Web browsers
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