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C++ Intro

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Summary

This lesson introduces you to the history, philosophy, and characteristics of C++ before you write the first code. C++ was born from the need for a C language that has abstraction features but retains control over memory. You'll understand why C++ is still the top choice for high-performance systems, games, and applications.

Key points

C++ was created by Bjarne Stroustrup in the early 1980s at Bell Labs.
C++ was originally called "C with Classes" before becoming C++.
C++ supports object-oriented programming with class, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Detailed memory controls make C++ suitable for high-performance applications.

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