{"id":11233,"date":"2021-01-26T05:26:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T13:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=11233"},"modified":"2022-10-06T17:41:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T00:41:34","slug":"c-plus-plus-vs-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/","title":{"rendered":"C++ vs C: Which Language Should You Learn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>C is a low-level procedural programming language. Meanwhile, C++ is procedural and supports object-oriented principles. C++ is a superset of C, which means it is based upon C. When it comes to C vs C++, both languages are used widely today in systems programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C is the older of the two languages, having been around since 1972. It was created by computer scientist Dennis M. Ritchie at Bell Labs. A lot of seasoned programmers mentioned C as their language of choice because it is considerably simpler and more straightforward than other modern languages, yet capable of solid software development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C++ was established in the early 1980s as an extension of C. This allows C++ to support all of C features and more. C++ is better suited for game development and application development. However, there are several differences between the two languages that make beginner programmers wonder if they should be learning C or C++. Discover more in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1a044c2b01\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#what-is-c\" >What Is C?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#pros-and-cons-of-c\" >Pros and Cons of C<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#what-is-c-2\" >What Is C++?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#pros-and-cons-of-c-2\" >Pros and Cons of C++<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#c-vs-c-a-guide\" >C vs C++: A Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#syntax\" >Syntax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#object-oriented-programming\" >Object-Oriented Programming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#data-types\" >Data Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#other-c-features\" >Other C++ Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#application-areas\" >Application Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#compatibility-with-each-other\" >Compatibility With Each Other<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#compatibility-with-other-programming-languages\" >Compatibility With Other Programming Languages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#c-more-difficult-but-more-control\" >C: More Difficult But More Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#how-do-programmers-use-c-vs-c\" >How Do Programmers Use C++ vs C?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#which-approach-is-better\" >Which Approach is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#intent-and-use-today\" >Intent and Use Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#c-vs-c-which-language-should-i-learn-first\" >C++ vs C: Which Language Should I Learn First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c\/#c-vs-c-faq\" >C vs C++ FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-c-languages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-c-languages\"><\/span>What Are C Languages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181263-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two professionals discussing c vs c++ on a laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-119403\"\/><figcaption>Determining whether it is better to learn c vs c++ can be a hard choice to make, so take the time to weigh the pros and cons of each.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CC languages are, in many ways, the bedrock that most software stands on. <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-python\/\">Python<\/a>, for example, is a <a href=\"http:\/\/blog\/python-vs-c-plus-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">high-level programming language<\/a> that is influenced by C languages. They are also the foundation languages for Java, JavaScript, Perl, and PHP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C languages are general-purpose languages. They are not only the basis for many other languages but they are also still in use today. C, for instance, is a decades-old system language that has been used to power popular operating systems like Windows and Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, C++ uses a bottom-up approach that sees programmers using low-level design to achieve high-level results. C++ has been used to write some of the most used technologies today like Adobe systems, MySQL, Google applications like the Chrome browser, and enterprise software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c-vs-c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c-vs-c\"><\/span>C++ vs C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/java-vs-c-plus-plus\/\">C and C++<\/a> are the oldest and most well-known languages in the family. According to PYPL, these languages rank <a href=\"http:\/\/pypl.github.io\/PYPL.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">number six in usage worldwide as of January 2020<\/a>. PYPL tracks and ranks the popularity of programming languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll compare C++ vs C <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/types-of-coding-languages\/\">programming languages<\/a> in-depth in the section below by looking at their essential features. This should help you decide whether C++ or C would align more with your interest, career goals, and skill level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c-vs-c-an-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c-vs-c-an-overview\"><\/span>C vs C++: An Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table course-info-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>C++<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of programming<\/td><td>Low-level programming<\/td><td>Low-level programming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>File extension<\/td><td>.c<\/td><td>.cpp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Programming approach<\/td><td>Top-down approach<\/td><td>Bottom-up approach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compatibility with other programming languages<\/td><td>C++<\/td><td>Carbon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applications<\/td><td>Operating systems, embedded systems development<\/td><td>Applications, software, and game development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning difficulty<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-c-hard-to-learn\/\">Hard to learn<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-c-plus-plus-hard-to-learn\/\">Hard to learn<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data security<\/td><td>Depends on use<\/td><td>Depends on use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Variables<\/td><td>Typed variables<\/td><td>Typed variables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Use of strings<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data types<\/td><td>Floating-point, integer, double, character, union, structure, array<\/td><td>Floating-point, integer, double, character, union, structure, array<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-c\"><\/span>What Is C?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dennis Ritchie first developed C in 1972 at Bell Labs. It was originally made to run on the Unix operating system. Then, the core of Unix was modified to run on C. At its core, C is a general-purpose, compiled, and procedural language. It is statically typed and it supports lexical variable scope and recursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of its creation, C was cutting edge, replacing assembly language as the go-to for operating systems like Unix and later Windows. It\u2019s considered a low or mid-level programming language because it has a low level of abstraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pros-and-cons-of-c\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of C<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>C may be a <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/who-uses-c\/\">language of choice for some programmers<\/a> but not others. This is because your preference would highly depend on your skill level, project, and experience. We have created a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/javascript-vs-cplusplus\/\">C vs C++<\/a> pros and cons in the table below to provide an overview of the two languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table course-info-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros of C<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons of C<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highly structured<\/td><td>Not object-oriented<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strict typing<\/td><td>Hard to learn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fast<\/td><td>Manual memory management<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Easy to read source code<\/td><td>Few quality-of-life features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lightweight<\/td><td>Low level of abstraction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-c-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-c-2\"><\/span>What Is C++?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus\/\">C++<\/a> is just like C; in fact, it\u2019s considered a superset of C. Essentially, C++ is C with additional functionality. Bjarne <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus\/\">C++<\/a> is just like C. In fact, it\u2019s considered a superset of C. Essentially, C++ is C with additional functionality. Bjarne Stroustrup created C++ in 1985. Stroustrup had created \u201cC with classes\u201d, an extension of the C language that provided lower-level C functionality and speed but with an object-oriented structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C++ is a compiled, statically typed, and object-oriented programming language. It\u2019s hard to start up your computer without running some C++ code. Adobe software, Google software, MySQL, and even large parts of Windows itself are all made with C++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons-of-c-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pros-and-cons-of-c-2\"><\/span>Pros and Cons of C++<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, C++ may be more appealing to programmers who are building a browser extension, game engine, or even enterprise software. While it has more language features than C, C++ can be slower and as such, can influence development time. Below you will find the continuation of the C vs C++ pros and cons, compiled in a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table course-info-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros of C++<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons of C++<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Object-oriented<\/td><td>Not as fast as C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plenty of libraries<\/td><td>Potential security issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Well-supported<\/td><td>No garbage collection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suitable for complex applications<\/td><td>Hard to learn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access through pointers<\/td><td>Compiler-based language<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c-vs-c-a-guide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c-vs-c-a-guide\"><\/span>C vs C++: A Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people, especially beginner programmers, may struggle to determine the key differences between C vs C++. To help you determine which low-level programming language better suits your needs, let\u2019s go over <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-terminolog\/\">several key factors<\/a> like syntax, object-oriented programming, data types, and other features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-syntax\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"syntax\"><\/span>Syntax<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that since C++ is a superset of C, you can run most C code on a C++ compiler. However, C++ cannot usually run on a normal C compiler. This means that if you wanted to, you could code in C on a C++ compiler. Essentially, C vs C++ syntax can be the same except C++ may have extended grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-object-oriented-programming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"object-oriented-programming\"><\/span>Object-Oriented Programming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>C++ adds classes and object-oriented programming to the C language. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/object-oriented-languages\/\">object-oriented language<\/a>, C++ has the ability to use data encapsulation and information hiding. Variables that were visible in C can now be hidden inside a class that only certain functions can access. Because of this, C++ has much better data security over C, the latter having public variables that malicious code can access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-data-types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"data-types\"><\/span>Data Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/c-plus-plus-vs-c-sharp\/\">C++ vs C<\/a> data types, it should be noted that both languages are statically typed. However, C only has support for primitive predefined data types. Those data types don\u2019t include (shockingly) boolean or string data types. In C++, one can create user-defined data types along with the same primitives that exist in C (and, of course, boolean and string types).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-c-features\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-c-features\"><\/span>Other C++ Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>C++ also supports operator overloading and function overloading, which gives developers the ability to assign a custom definition to certain operators, data, and functions. C++ also uses inline functions (over macro functions) for organization, catches blocks for error handling, and references variables. C includes none of these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-areas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"application-areas\"><\/span>Application Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While C++ is an extension of C, the applications of C and C++ differ greatly. C is used to develop operating and embedded systems, Android technology, and popular databases. C++, on the other hand, is object-oriented which makes it even more versatile. C++ is used to program all kinds of software, even the web browser you are using to read this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compatibility-with-each-other\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"compatibility-with-each-other\"><\/span>Compatibility With Each Other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The compatibility of C and C++ is a common area of curiosity. In a nutshell, C++ is basically C but with classes. C++ can be considered a mid-level language that can be written and run fully in C. However, because C does not support object-oriented programming, lines of code in C are not always compatible with C++ programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-compatibility-with-other-programming-languages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"compatibility-with-other-programming-languages\"><\/span>Compatibility With Other Programming Languages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some instances, the two languages can be compatible with other programming languages if you use a third-party interface. However, due to performance differences, running C and C++ in other programs can slow down the process or return incorrect code, which may lead to other issues in the development stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-c-more-difficult-but-more-control\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c-more-difficult-but-more-control\"><\/span>C: More Difficult But More Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you may be wondering, \u201cIs C++ more difficult than C?\u201d The answer is both yes and no, depending on what you are trying to achieve. C gives direct control over memory and hardware. As a superset, C++ has the same control but with easier tools. If you are learning C, you\u2019d be learning the hard way to do things but you\u2019d also have more control over what you do later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-programmers-use-c-vs-c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-programmers-use-c-vs-c\"><\/span>How Do Programmers Use C++ vs C?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pexels-christina-morillo-1181676-1.jpg\" alt=\"A coding professional working on three computers while wearing yellow headphones.\" class=\"wp-image-119404\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\"\/><figcaption>Programming professionals will decide the best time to use c vs c++ when working through different elements of design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/procedural-programming\/\">C is a procedural language<\/a> with manual memory management. It\u2019s designed with a top-down approach in mind. This allows developers to design the top-level elements and structures before moving on to the smaller inner workings. This is an easy-to-comprehend structure and results in organized programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C++, on the other hand, is a bottom-up programming language with lots of features. Like most object-oriented languages, a designer typically designs multifunctional modules intended for use when designing the main function of the program. This approach is more difficult to organize but results in more modular code and a final product that\u2019s easier to use and modify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-approach-is-better\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-approach-is-better\"><\/span>Which Approach is Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither of these approaches is better than the other when using distinct programming languages like C and C++. It really comes down to preference. Skilled programmers can use either to create a fully functioning program. That said, bottom-up is usually better for teams and top-down for individuals. Bottom-up tends to be messier than the organized by default top-down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intent-and-use-today\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"intent-and-use-today\"><\/span>Intent and Use Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the fact that C++ has all of these features, C is still in use today. This is because C is lower level, and therefore smaller and faster. As much of the Windows OS is written in C++, many parts of its core components are made in C for the extra speed. C is a good choice for embedded systems because of this extra performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C++, on the other hand, is still incredibly fast. It is the first choice for systems that require speed but still need the functionality that C++ offers. 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