💻 Introduction to C++
C++ is a powerful and versatile programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in the early 1980s. It was created as an extension of the C programming language, incorporating support for object-oriented programming and other modern programming concepts.
🚀 Key Features of C++​
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Supports classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
- Low-Level Memory Manipulation: Provides direct control over system memory using pointers and manual memory management.
- Standard Template Library (STL): Offers a rich collection of pre-built classes and functions for data structures and algorithms.
- High Performance: Widely used in applications where speed and resource efficiency are critical.
- Cross-Platform: C++ code can be compiled and run on multiple operating systems.
🧠Why Learn C++?​
C++ is widely used in various domains, including:
- System/software development (e.g., operating systems, compilers)
- Game development
- Real-time simulations
- Embedded systems
- High-frequency trading systems
🌟 Modern C++​
Recent updates (C++11, C++14, C++17, and C++20) have introduced modern programming features such as:
- Lambda expressions
- Smart pointers
- Auto keyword
- Range-based for loops
- Concurrency support
These features make C++ more expressive, safer, and efficient.