C & C++ Programming
Computer ScienceChapter 1 — Introduction to C and C++
Lesson 1.3 : Difference Between C and C++
Reading & Interactive Lesson
Difference Between C and C++
Reading Material & Notes
Difference Between C and C++
C and C++ are closely related programming languages, but they differ in programming approach, features, and application areas.
| Feature | C | C++ |
|---|---|---|
| Programming Style | Procedural | Procedural and Object-Oriented |
| Classes and Objects | Not supported | Supported |
| Inheritance | Not supported | Supported |
| Polymorphism | Not directly supported | Supported |
| Function Overloading | Not supported | Supported |
| Operator Overloading | Not supported | Supported |
| Templates | Not supported | Supported |
Example
In C, a program is generally organized around functions and data structures. In C++, programs can additionally be organized around classes and objects.
When C is Used
- Operating system development
- Embedded systems
- Device drivers
- System utilities
When C++ is Used
- Game development
- Desktop applications
- Large software systems
- Competitive programming
- High-performance applications
Course Curriculum
10 Chapters • 50 Lessons
Chapter 1 — Introduction to C and C++
5 Lessons
Chapter 2 — Variables, Data Types and Operators
5 Lessons
Chapter 3 — Conditional Statements and Loops
5 Lessons
Chapter 4 — Functions and Modular Programming
5 Lessons
Chapter 5 — Arrays and Strings
5 Lessons
Chapter 6 — Pointers and References
5 Lessons
Chapter 7 — Structures, Unions and Enumerations
5 Lessons
Chapter 8 — Object-Oriented Programming in C++
5 Lessons
Chapter 9 — Inheritance, Polymorphism and Templates
5 Lessons
Chapter 10 — File Handling and Mini Projects
5 Lessons