C++ Programming Introduction

C++ is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language created by Bjarne Stroustrup starting in 1979 at Bell Labs, originally as an extension of C called “C with Classes.” It was renamed C++ in 1983. C++ keeps C’s performance and low-level memory control while adding object-oriented, generic, and functional programming features such as classes, templates, and the Standard Template Library (STL). It’s widely used for game engines, operating systems, browsers, and performance-critical applications.

Why Learn C++?

Builds directly on C, so the fundamentals carry over.
Used in game development, embedded systems, and high-performance software.
Strong support for OOP concepts: classes, inheritance, polymorphism.
Gives fine-grained control over memory and hardware resources.

Structure of a C++ Program

#include <iostream>   // Header for input/output
using namespace std;

int main() {
    cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;
    return 0;
}

Component	Purpose
`#include <iostream>`	Includes the input/output stream library
`using namespace std;`	Avoids prefixing standard library names with `std::`
`int main()`	Entry point of every C++ program
`cout`	Sends output to the console
`return 0`	Indicates the program ended successfully

This is a starter page — more C++ topics (OOP, STL, templates) will be added here as modules, the same way the C Language section is structured.

Fundamentals

Introduction to C++

C++ Programming Introduction

Why Learn C++?

Structure of a C++ Program

​C++ Programming Introduction

​Why Learn C++?

​Structure of a C++ Program

C++ Programming Introduction

Why Learn C++?

Structure of a C++ Program