Introduction to C++ Language

In this class, we will briefly introduce the C++ language, and see why we will use it in this course.

Why we will use C++?

Several languages support object orientation, such as PHP, Python, Java, among others.

But because most computer science courses start with C programming, it is easier to learn the OOP concepts using the C++ language through a gradual transition.

Brief history of C++

In the 1980s, Bjarne developed the language "C with classes" intending to add object-orientation characteristics to the C language.

In 1983, the name of the language changed to C++.

Over time, several improvements were implemented in the language and its standard library.

Difference between C and C++

C++ is a language developed using the C language as a base, so they have several common characteristics.