{"id":80688,"date":"2021-05-04T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T03:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techvidvan.com\/tutorials\/?p=80688"},"modified":"2021-05-04T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T03:30:11","slug":"features-of-cpp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techvidvan.com\/tutorials\/features-of-cpp\/","title":{"rendered":"Features of C++ Programming Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we all know that C++ is an extension of the C language, it possesses many features which C did not. Features like cross-platform and mid-level programming give C++ an upper hand over many programming languages. We will dedicate this tutorial to make you known to those C++ features.<\/span><\/p>\n

Various features of C++ are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Object-oriented\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Portability<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Compiler based<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Structured programming language\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Fast & Powerful<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Mid-level programming language<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Memory Management<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Rich Library<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Case-sensitive\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Extensible<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Recursion<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Popular<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Simple<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Pointers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now let\u2019s discuss these features one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Features of C++<\/h2>\n

    1. Object-oriented Programming<\/h3>\n

    C language was invented as a procedural language and it lacks OOP concepts which were then added in Cpp, making it an Object-oriented programming language. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Concepts like Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction increase the efficiency of a C++ code. It helps users in various aspects and we will learn about them in the upcoming tutorials. This was the main upgrade from C++ and it makes the maintenance and development better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    OOP concepts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Class<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Object<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Encapsulation<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Polymorphism<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Inheritance<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Abstraction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Portability<\/h3>\n

      Even though C++ is not platform-independent as compiled programs on OS1 won\u2019t run on OS2. But being machine-independent makes it portable enough as C++ code written on OS1 can run on OS2, with little or no changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      3. Compiler-Based<\/h3>\n

      C++ is a compiler-based language i.e., we need to compile the code before executing it. Without compilation, there is no execution. Being compiler-based, it is comparatively faster than interpreter-based programming languages like Java and Python.<\/p>\n

      4. Structured programming language<\/h3>\n

      As discussed in the introduction to the C++ article, we learned that C++ is a procedural programming language.<\/p>\n

      We know that a subset of the procedural programming language is a structured programming language. It allows users to break the whole program into smaller units or functions. This programming paradigm aims at improving the readability, reusability, and clarity of the code.<\/p>\n

      5. Fast & Powerful<\/h3>\n

      Being a compiler-based language, C++ is much faster than many programming languages. Compilation and execution time are also faster allowing it to build game engines.<\/span><\/p>\n

      6. Mid-level programming language<\/h3>\n

      C++ is a structured and procedural programming language that makes the execution smooth and fast. No garbage collection and features like dynamic typing make coding in C++ even faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

      C++ can be used as both a low-level and high-level language. As a low-level language, C++ is used for drivers and kernels. While as a high-level language, it is used for developing games and desktop applications. This is why C++ is also known as a mid-level programming language.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      7. Rich library<\/h3>\n

      C++ along with other added benefits provides users with a vast range of in-built libraries. These libraries help in making the software development process faster and better. Just by the use of proper header files, such libraries can be accessed by everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Some of the important header files along with their functionalities are:<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
      • <iostream>:<\/strong> standard input and output functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • <fstream><\/strong>: helps in performing file inputs and output operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • <cmath><\/strong>: math library functions.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • <memory><\/strong>: they help allocate memory to the C++ standard library containers for the classes and functions previously used by them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • <algorithm><\/strong>: helps in changing data in C++ standard library containers.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • <ctime><\/strong>: functions for manipulating date and time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        8. Case-sensitive<\/h3>\n

        Just like any other modern programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.) even C++ is case-sensitive. This means that C++ treats uppercase and lowercase characters differently. <\/span><\/p>\n

        For instance, COUNT and count will be read as two different identifiers. Languages like HTML, Fortran, SQL, and BASIC are not case-sensitive.<\/span><\/p>\n

        9. Extensible<\/h3>\n

        According to the IT world, extensible means something which can be modified or expanded from its beginning stages. C++ has been modifying its features with frequent version updates. The ability to adopt many new features with different versions makes C++ extensible.<\/p>\n

        10. Recursion<\/h3>\n

        Recursion is a process where a function calls itself, directly or indirectly. Such functions are recursive functions. C++ supports recursion which allows the user to reduce the time complexity of a code.<\/p>\n

        11. Popular<\/h3>\n

        As we have discussed, there should be no doubt that C++ is popular. It is fast, machine-independent, and can even perform both low-level and high-level operations. Precise control over memory use and efficiency makes it even more popular in developing games and desktop applications.<\/p>\n

        12. Simple<\/h3>\n

        C++ is a structured programming language which allows us to break the code into different sections. This helps us make the code simple and commutable.<\/p>\n

        As we know that C++ has a rich set of libraries, that can come in handy if you want to use the features they provide. C++ being an extension to C language, makes it easier to switch to C++ if you\u2019ve previously worked with C.<\/p>\n

        C++ is even similar to C# and Java, which makes it easier to switch to and from the other programming languages.<\/p>\n

        13. Memory Management<\/h3>\n

        Memory Management is nothing but assigning memory space to the programs for the betterment of performance. C++ supports dynamic memory allocation, which supports freeing and allocating memory anytime.<\/p>\n

        C++ uses new and delete unary operators to allocate and free memory respectively. We can even call the free() function to free memory anytime.<\/p>\n

        While working with classes and objects, constructors and destructors can be used for the same purpose.<\/p>\n

        14. Pointers<\/h3>\n

        The pointer allows us to interact with the address and not the value, which allows for better performance. C++ allows us to use pointers for memory, functions, arrays, and structures.<\/p>\n

        Summary<\/h3>\n

        In this article, we at TechVidvan hope that we made you get a clear view of the amazing features of C++. Due to all these features, C++ is fun to work with and it is also better than many other programming languages. These features act as pillars and help make C++ this popular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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