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C and C++ - Overview

January 26, 2025, by Slobodan Dmitrovic

In this series of C++ learning tips, called "C++ for C Developers Tips," we explore the similarities and differences between C and C++ and explain how to make a smoother transition from C to C++.

The terminology

C and C++ are two different programming languages. C++ started as a "C with Classes" but has since evolved into a separate, completely different programming language. There is no programming language called "C/C++" or "C with Classes." C is a procedural language, whereas C++ is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented language.

The major difference

The major difference between the two is the existence of classes and templates in C++.

Other differences

Other differences between C and C++ include references, function overloads, smart pointers, strings and more. In our upcoming posts we explain why we avoid raw arrays and pointers in C++, and more.

Differences between C and C++, Guideline 1

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