C++ is a high-performance and powerful programming language that we can use for software development. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of C++ and get you started with writing your first program with C++.
What is C++
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C++ was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup and it empowers programmers with extensive authority over system resources and memory management. This language is an extension of the C language.
Why Learn C++
- C++ is a high-performance programming language.
- It can be used for a wide range of applications like operating systems and video games.
- It provides a high level of control over system resources and memory management.
- C++ has a large community support.
C++ IDEs
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Basic Syntax
Code Structure
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This is the basic structure of C++ code and it gives output to the console as "Hello World!". You can try this simple code using your IDE.
Don't worry if you don't understand how #include <iostream> and using namespace std works. Just think of it as something that always appears in your program and "cout" will display your output in the console.
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If you need to output another one in the next line, you can use the "endl" keyword for that.
Variables
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| This is how we declare variables in C++ |
Conclusion
This introduction covers the basics of C++, from syntax to variables. It still needs to be finished. In the next part, we will discuss other fundamental concepts in C++ which is a versatile and powerful language, and learning it opens up many opportunities in the field of software development. You can access part II by clicking this.
Happy coding!
