C/C++

C and C++ are actually separate languages, but are often grouped together due to the fact that C++ is basically an enhanced version of C because it adds object-oriented features. C++ is the common programming language of choice when it comes to the development of most computer games and advanced Windows software. It offers a higher performance, but requires a lot more precision due to the memory management involved.

 

How Does the Language Work?

Unlike Java and C#, both the C and C++ languages don’t require a virtual machine in order to run software. The code id directly compiled into the machine readable code for the specific CPU, so there isn’t any need for a virtual machine. The compiled code creates an executable file (.exe) which the computer can run directly. The program which is compiled into the specific machines code isn’t interoperable with any other machine that has a different CPU.

 

Benefits of C and C++

The main benefit of using C and C++ is the high performance it offers, but at the cost of cross-platform compatibility. C and C++ should be considered for advanced Windows software due to their higher performance because they don’t require a virtual machine to consistently translate the code into machine readable code.

 

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