C++ is a general-purpose programming language that was developed as an extension of the C programming language. It was created by Bjarne Stroustrup in the 1980s and is known for its object-oriented features, which allow developers to write reusable and modular code.
C++ is a compiled language, which means that source code written in C++ must be compiled into machine code before it can be executed. It provides low-level memory manipulation features, making it suitable for systems programming and performance-critical applications.
One of the key features of C++ is its support for object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigms, such as classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. C++ also supports other programming paradigms, including procedural programming, generic programming, and functional programming.