What is C++?

• C++ is a cross-platform language that can be used to create high-performance applications.
• C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, as an extension to the C language.
• C++ gives programmers a high level of control over system resources and memory.
• The language was updated 3 major times in 2011, 2014, and 2017 to C++11, C++14, and C++17.

Why use C++

• C++ is one of the world's most popular programming languages.
• C++ can be found in today's operating systems, Graphical User Interfaces, and embedded systems.
• C++ is an object-oriented programming language that gives a clear structure to programs and allows code to be reused, lowering development costs.
• C++ is portable and can be used to develop applications that can be adapted to multiple platforms.

C++ is fun and easy to learn. As C++ is close to C# and Java, it makes it easy for programmers to switch to C++ or vice versa.