What is C++ Programming?

C++ is an object-oriented programming language. It is an extension of C with a major addition of the class feature. The idea of C++ comes from the C increment operator. C++ is a superset of C. Most of the features of C applies to C++ also. There are a few minor differences that will prevent a C program to run into the C++ compiler. The most important facilities that C++ adds on to C are classes, inheritance, function and operator overloading.

Why C++ Programming?

Here we list down a portion of the key points of interest of learning C++ Programming:

• It gives a clear concept about object oriented programming.
• It is the most widely used programming language in the world.
• It is very popular in application and system programming.
• It is an extended version of C so the codes of C++ are very similar to C program. So it is very easy to switch from C to C++.
• Program written in C++ are efficient and Fast.
• It can deal with low-level activities.
• It is a versatile language for handling very large programs.

Applications of C++

A few instances of the utilization of C++ are given below:

• C++ allows to create hierarchy-related objects so it is possible to build special object oriented libraries which can be used later by the programmers.
• C++ is able to map the real world problem properly.
• The C part of the C++ gives the ability to get close the machine level details.
• C++ programs are easily maintainable and expandable.

History of C++

• C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA in the early 1980's.
• Since the class was a major addition to the original C language, It was initially called 'C with classes'. Later in 1983, the name was changed to C++.