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C VS C++

Every beginner has the question that what should be the right choice to start the programming with? Also, many newcomers aren’t aware of the differences between C and C++. Here in this article, we will cover all the differences between C and C++ (C vs C++) and also discuss what language you should choose between the two.

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C++ Programing

C++ is a high-level programming language, which is created by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs. It is the updated adaptation of C. In contrast to C, C++ ditches the procedural programming worldview and clings to the article arranged programming worldview, which assists a great deal with tackling ongoing issues.

C Programming Language

Designed by Dennis Ritchie at Bell Labs, C is a high-level programming language that first appeared in 1972. C follows the procedure-oriented (procedural) programming approach that makes it different from the other languages that came into existence after the C language.

It, however, has limited keywords, which is not enough to solve real-time problems.

c vs c++
c vs c++

Conclusion

C vs C++ is a topic of eternal debate. Although C++ is more popular than C, both are among the most popular programming languages. Starting with C++ is good to easily understand the concepts related to programming.

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Paul J. Lucas

C++ does not ditch the "procedural programming worldview." C++ is multi-paradigm. It supports procedural and object-oriented, but isn't dogmatic about it.

[C], however, has limited keywords, which is not enough to solve real-time problems.

The number of keywords a language has is a meaningless metric and certainly doesn't mean it can't solve real-time [sic] problems. The Linux kernel is still written in C and runs on everything from desktops to servers to Android phones.

Your chart above is also either vague (e.g., "flexible") or simply wrong (e.g., "Variable definition").

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