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We have always heard of some famous programming languages like C, C++, Python, and Java. Most of the programmers have difficulties in understanding the differences between these languages since they sound alike. So here, we will be discussing the main differences between C and C++. Also, if you want to know Python and Java, check the language link below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the difference between Python vs. Java?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Programming Language C vs. C++<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here are some differences between C and C++.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
C<\/span><\/td>\nC++<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Developed by Dennis Ritchie between 1969 and 1973<\/span><\/td>\nDeveloped by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1979<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C is a subset of C++<\/span><\/td>\nSince C++ is a superset of C, it can run code of C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
For code development, C supports the procedural programming paradigm<\/span><\/td>\nC++ is known as a hybrid language since it supports procedural and objects oriented programming paradigm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C doesn\u2019t support polymorphism, encapsulation, and inheritance<\/span><\/td>\n C++ supports polymorphism, encapsulation, and inheritance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data and functions are separate and free entities<\/span><\/td>\nData and functions are encapsulated together in the form of an object<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doesn\u2019t support function and operator overloading<\/span><\/td>\nSupports both function and operator overloading<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uses functions for input\/output. For example, scanf and printf<\/span><\/td>\n Uses objects for input\/output. For example, count and cin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
It is a functional driven language<\/span><\/td>\nObject driven language, since it is an object-oriented programming language<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The functions are not allowed to be defined inside the structures<\/span><\/td>\nThe functions can be used inside the structures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doesn\u2019t support NAMESPACE feature<\/span><\/td>\nUses NAMESPACE feature to avoid name collision<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C contains a total of 32 keywords<\/span><\/td>\n C++ contains around 52 keywords<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
There are no reference variables<\/span><\/td>\nThe language supports reference variables<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
There are no virtual and friend functions<\/span><\/td>\n It supports virtual and friend functions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Similarities Between C and C++<\/span><\/p>\n

To know the languages better, let us see what the similarities between the two programming languages are:<\/span><\/p>\n