What is the c++ Language?
- C++ is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language.
- It was created by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs 1980.
- C++ is very similar to C .
- C++ is so compatible with C that it will probably compile over 99% of C programs without changing a line of source code.
- Though C++ is a lot of well-structured and safer language than C as it OOPs based.
What is the Java Language?
- Java is programming language developed by Sun Microsystems.
- Java is a powerful general-purpose programming language.
- It is used to develop desktop and mobile applications, big data processing, embedded systems, and so on.
| Parameter | C++ | Java |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Bjarne Stroustrup | James Gosling |
| First Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Platform | Platform-dependent | Platform-independent (JVM) |
| Compilation | Compiled to machine code | Compiled to bytecode |
| Execution Speed | Generally faster | Slightly slower due to JVM |
| Memory Management | Manual | Automatic Garbage Collection |
| Pointers | Supported | Not supported directly |
| Multiple Inheritance | Supported | Supported through interfaces |
| Header Files | Required | Not required |
| Operator Overloading | Supported | Not supported for user-defined operators |
| Security | Less secure | More secure |
| Common Uses | Games, OS, Embedded Systems | Android, Web & Enterprise Applications |
