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C++

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Developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979, C++ is an enhancement of the C language. It is backwards compatible with C, meaning that valid C code is also valid C++ code.

It adds many features related to object-oriented programming including classes, inheritance and polymorphism. Operator/function overloading was introduced, as well as templating functionality. C++ ships with the C++ Standard Library that includes some commonly used data structures.

If you're unfamiliar with the concept of these C++ features, we recommend working your way through our C++ articles in chronological order.

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All C++ articles

• Quick Guide to C++ Syntax
• Setting Up Your Computer for C++
• Classes
  • An Introduction to C++ Classes (Part 1)
  • An Introduction to C++ Classes (Part 2)
  • An Introduction to C++ Classes (Part 3)
• Inheritance
  • Inheritance in C++ (Part 1)
  • Inheritance in C++ (Part 2)
  • Inheritance in C++ (Part 3)
• Function and Class Templates
• Helpful Data Containers
  • std::map
  • std::pair
  • std::vector

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