What is C++? (C++ Learning Community)

Title: What is C++?

Kevin-J - September 2, 2003 12:09 AM (GMT)

I have heard of it. But dont know what it is. I am really really good at HTML

What does it do?

Shadow of the Moon - September 2, 2003 01:42 AM (GMT)

C++ is a programming language. You can use it to create computer programs. It is the most used language and very powerful. If you can't do it in C++, it probably can't be done.

To turn your C++ source code into an executable (*.exe) you need a compiler and linker. A popular choice is the free Dev-C++ IDE that uses the Mingw32 compiler. Get It Here

This community is a great place for people who are new to C++. :)

TheHawgMaster - September 2, 2003 04:12 AM (GMT)

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If you can't do it in C++, it probably can't be done.

If you can't do it in C++, it CANNOT be done.

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I am really really good at HTML

Sorry, but HTML barely qualifies as a programming language and will not help you with C++ at all (though javascript would be very helpful if you do that).

Dragon - September 2, 2003 05:26 AM (GMT)

C++ is a very powerful programming language. Check out the other topics on this board to learn more and find out about some good compilers to use.

ih8censorship - September 2, 2003 04:45 PM (GMT)

and a little history from planet-source-code.com:

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C was one of the first general-purpose high-level programming languages to gain almost universal use, and today you can program in C on almost any platform and machine. It was created by Dennis Ritchie in 1971, as the successor to the "B" compiler, for UNIX systems.

C++ allows programmers to leverage their knowledge of C with the use Object Oriented (OO) concepts, to create larger programs with easier and with better quality. Since C++ contains all of the concepts of C, a C program can be run using a C++ compiler...but only a C++ compiler can compile a C++ program. It was created by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1980.

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