C++ Introduction PDF

C++ INTRODUCTION What is C++? C++ is a cross-platform language that can be used to create high-performance applications. C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, as an extension to the C language. C++ gives programmers a high level of control over system resources and memory. The language was update...

C++ INTRODUCTION What is C++? C++ is a cross-platform language that can be used to create high-performance applications. C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, as an extension to the C language. C++ gives programmers a high level of control over system resources and memory. The language was updated 4 major times in 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2020 to C++11, C++14, C++17, C+ +20 Why Use C++ C++ is one of the world's most popular programming languages. C++ can be found in today's operating systems, Graphical User Interfaces, and embedded systems. C++ is an object-oriented programming language which gives a clear structure to programs and allows code to be reused, lowering development costs. C++ is portable and can be used to develop applications that can be adapted to multiple platforms. C++ is fun and easy to learn! As C++ is close to C, C# and Java, it makes it easy for programmers to switch to C++ or vice versa. Difference between C and C++  C++ was developed as an extension of C, and both languages have almost the same syntax.  The main difference between C and C++ is that C++ support classes and objects, while C does not. C++ Getting Started To start using C++, you need two things: A text editor, like Notepad, to write C++ code A compiler, like GCC (GNU Compiler Collection), to translate the C++ code into a language that the computer will understand C++ Install IDE An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is used to edit and compile the code. Popular IDE's include Code::Blocks, Eclipse, and Visual Studio. These are all free, and they can be used to both edit and debug C++ code. Note: Web-based IDE's can work as well, but functionality is limited. WRITING A SIMPLE C++ PROGRAM C++ Syntax #include using namespace Example explained std; Line 1: #include is a header file int main() { library that lets us work with cout