Major differences between C and C++

[danieljames123]

I am currently a 2 nd year computer science and was wondering what was the big difference betweem C and C++. I am learning C++ in school right now and that's about all I know. From looking at C code, it's seems like it uses alot of different functions for printing to the screen and taking input from the keyboard. Also from what I know C++ is object oriented and C is not. The last difference I have read about C++ is that it has alot more libarys availalbe for it (like the standard templete libary). So with all this said, is learning old school C even worth it anymore? Will I be okay in terms of editing source code for linux with my C++ knowledge?

[sagajagads]

The major difference is that C++ supports the OOP concepts and C not support it

[marknel]

As C was the platform for C++ and as C++ had great influence on the languages like Java, so learning C is certainly worth your effort and time.Its like a cornerstone for your programming career.

Check out this article on the importance of C
http://www.ehow.com/about_6609125_im...language_.html

[samstephan9]

1)C follows the procedural programming paradigm while C++ is a multi-paradigm language(procedural as well as object oriented)
2)In case of C, the data is not secured while the data is secured(hidden) in C++
3)C is a low-level language while C++ is a middle-level language
4)C uses the top-down approach while C++ uses the bottom-up approach
5)C++ suppC is function-driven while C++ is object-drivenorts function overloading while C does not
6)C is function-driven while C++ is object-driven
7)We can use functions inside structures in C++ but not in C.
8)The NAMESPACE feature in C++ is absent in case of C
9)The standard input & output functions differ in the two languages
10)C++ allows the use of reference variables while C does not
These are the major differences.

[danieljames123]

Thanks for give me a valuable information about C. Now I have no any confusion.

[amkeabhi123]

nice differents between C & C++ in the smstephan .

[shan158]

C++ was based on C and retains a great deal of the functionality. C++ does not retain complete source-level compatibility with C. There are a few gotchas for C++ programmers trying to write C code, and C programmers trying to compile with a C++ compiler.

[alfordfleeming]

C++ was based on C and retains a great deal of the functionality. C++ does not retain complete source-level compatibility with C. There are a few gotchas for C++ programmers trying to write C code, and C programmers trying to compile with a C++ compiler.

[pullupbanner]

C follows the procedural programming paradigm while C++ is a multi-paradigm language(procedural as well as object oriented)
In case of C, importance is given to the steps or procedure of the program while C++ focuses on the data rather than the process.
Also, it is easier to implement/edit the code in case of C++ for the same reason.

[jhony king]

C++ is object oriented and C is function oriented language.Object oriented language focus on writting and make more readable and maintainable while function oriented language focus on action and events...C++ is the extention of C language...

[0092directory]

While C is a pure procedural language, C++ is a multi-paradigm language

[paydayloan]

c++ is object oriented language. c is procedural programming paradigm .

[janejackson87]

C is the mother of c++. I think these both are useful if you want learn. C handle mathematical calculation very well.

[SarahPerez10]

Implicit Assignment from void is not allowed in C++ and in C++ it is strictly enforced that all functions must be declared before they are used.

[royal01]

C is a core language and C++ is a object oriented language.