C++ is a high-level, general-purpose programming language created as an extension of the C programming language. It combines both high-level and low-level language features, making it suitable for various applications, including systems/software development and game development.
- Supports object-oriented programming paradigms with classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
- Offers low-level memory manipulation and high-level abstractions, allowing for efficient resource management.
- Provides a comprehensive set of libraries for various functionalities like input/output operations, containers, algorithms, etc.
- C++ is backward-compatible with C and supports procedural and object-oriented programming styles.
- Offers control over hardware, making it suitable for systems programming.