Introduction to C++

C++ is a low level programming language

It is both a proceedural and object oriented programming language

Basically, C++ is C with classes

Programming languages like C#, Java, Javascript, Python etc are built from C++

C++ builds applications that enable others to build applications such as browsers, compilers etc.

History of C++

C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Laboratories over a period starting in 1979.

Since C++ is an attempt to add object-oriented features (plus other improvements) to C, earlier it was called as “C with Objects”.

As the language developed, Stroustrup named it as C++ in 1983.

C++ was made available outside Bell Laboratories in 1985. The first commercial C++ compiler, Cfront, was released in 1985.

It was only a front-end compiler for C.

The American National Standard Institute (ANSI) formed a committee for (precise description of computer language) C++, in 1989.

The first draft standards were published in 1995.

Usecases Of C++

1. Operating Systems

2. Games

3. GUI Based Applications

4. Web Browsers

5. Embedded Systems

6. Compilers

As you can see, the possibilities and uses of C++ are limitless. Even if you have never coded in C++ before, you have indirectly used it while running an application because most of them are written in it. This guide is a step by step to getting your hands dirty in this awesome language.