C++ Tutorial

C++ is an extension to an already existing language called C Programming language. It is a middle-level programming language that was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs in the 1980s. It runs on many versions of Windows, UNIX, and Mac OS. C++ is a case-sensitive, general-purpose, and free-form programming language which supports, Procedural, Object-oriented and generic programming all in one. It is called a middle-level programming language because it can encapsulate and combine with both the features of high level and low-level languages.

OOP Concepts supported

C++ supports Object Oriented Programming or OOP and the four pillars of OOP that it supports are :

  • Inheritance
  • Polymorphism
  • Encapsulation
  • Abstraction

5 Reasons why you should learn C++

You might know some other language well but knowing C++ is a great help for all aspiring software engineers out there. It will make your foundation strong and help you build better and faster codes. Some Key Advantages of C++ are :

  • C++ coding will give you a proper understanding of the Object-Oriented Programming concepts on the basic level. For example, you will be able to learn the low-level implementation of polymorphism easily.
  • C++ works very closely with the hardware and hence you will get the opportunity of being much more in control of the memory management, robust software development, and better performance than other languages.
  • C++ is an evergreen programming language that is preferred and adored by billions of software developers out there. This increases your chances of getting easily hired and finding a decent job if you are well versed in the language.
  • In C++, you will be able to understand the difference between loader, linker, compiler, storage classes, different data types, the scope of a variable, and more in-depth.
  • C++ is a widely-used programming language in areas of software development and system programming. Learning C++ will help you later choose a subdomain of software development that you wish to pursue.

You can choose to learn any programming language in the world and many of them operate kind of in a similar manner and C++ is a good way to begin your coding journey.

Hello World Using C++

C++ is a superset of the C language with more packages and features to work upon like the implementation of OOP Concepts.

Input Code:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

// main is the entry point of a program

int main()
{
    cout<<"Hello World";
    return 0;
}

Output :

Hello World

Application of C++ Programming

As C++ is a widely accepted programming language, the most common areas where C++ programming is used are :

  • Computation Programming
  • Developing other programming languages
  • Games Development
  • Application software development
  • Embedded system
  • Window Application
  • Decide Drivers
  • Client-Server Applications

The list goes on and on but these are the most popular areas of application. Nevertheless learning C++ will only be beneficial to you in ways you cannot imagine. We will dive deeper into the working of the language in the following few chapters.

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