FAQ Part 1: Introduction to C++
What is C++?
C++ is a high-performance, general-purpose programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in the early 1980s. It is an extension of the C language and supports procedural, object-oriented, and generic programming paradigms.
What are the key features of C++?
- Object-oriented programming
- Low-level memory manipulation
- Strong type checking
- Multi-paradigm support
- Templates for generic programming
- Rich Standard Template Library (STL)
- High performance and close-to-hardware capabilities
How is C++ different from C?
| Feature | C | C++ |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Procedural | Procedural + Object-Oriented |
| Encapsulation | Manual | Built-in using classes |
| Templates | Not supported | Supported |
| Exception Handling | Not built-in | Built-in |
| Namespaces | Not available | Available |
