Introduction to C++

Before we start on what actually c++ is, I would like to assume couple of things. If you are here looking for C++ introduction I would like to assume you know about computer programs and computer programming with basic knowledge about C programming language .

So, that being said, let us start with what actually C++ is. C++ was first developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979 (some people would like to say early 80’s, don’t worry both means same.) at Bells Labs and is totally based upon C-programming language (which is why I assumed you know about C programming language) , This programming language is also known as advanced version of C programming language or incremented C version.

C++ is cross-platform programming language i.e. it works in various version of operation system like: - windows, Mac OS, different version of Linux and UNIX. This is why C++ is still popular in present day due to this feature.

C++ is hard to categorize, Compared to assembly programming language, it is high-level programming language but it also includes many low-level facilities to manipulate the computer’s memory. Due this feature C++ is excellent programming language for writing efficient “system” program.

American National Standard Institution (ANSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) provide “official” and generally accepted standards definition of many programming including C and C++. Programs written in these standards are guaranteed to run on any devices. This system was necessary for various standards being developed around the world which might lead to inconsistency in programming world.