Programming in C++: An Overview

 Q.What is C++?

Programming in C++ , it is an "Object Oriented" Programming Language

developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at AT&T Bell

Labs,USA in 1980s. Derived from C (and some

features of Simula 67),it is considered to be a

"Middle Level Language" by its users.

Q.What is a programming language? What's "Middle Level Language"?

Simply put,a programming language is a language or

set of rules that help you to create programs. A

program is just a set of commands that tell a

computer system what to do. They can be as simple

as showing a text message on screen to controlling

a robot's legs so that it walks in a specific

direction.

Languages are broadly classified as "low level",

meaning they are easier for a machine to

understand, and "high level", meaning they are

closer to you,the programmer or the user. C ++ is a

"middle level" language in the sense that it aims

to provide the best of both worlds. It has commands

that help you to manipulate the working of programs

at machine level,but at the same time it is

programmer-friendly in the sense that it provides

English-like words.

Q.What is "Object Oriented Programming"?

Object Oriented Programming Paradigm (or Method)

helps to model real world relationships well within

a program. The characteristics (data members) and

behaviour (member functions) of real world items

are represented by a blue print called Class,whose

Objects are created and worked upon.
For instance,car is a Class and Maruti Suzuki Swift

is an Object of that class.

Q.Why should I learn to code?

Like they say, "There's nothing a code can't do."
Today, you and me are surrounded by more computers

than humans. We use computers in ways we don't even

know. The LED TV on your wall,your digital watch,

your refrigerator all have some sorts of "computing

devices" in them. If you know how to program,you

can do wonders, whether it's about designing your

own website, making games or fiddling around with

robots, your code can do it all.

Q.Why C++?

It is one of the oldest (and still used) language.

It is easy for beginners to learn, but provides

enough advanced tools to make it useful for

practical purposes in industries.

With this information in our arsenal, let's begin to write our first C++ Program!