C++: 1. Introduction

C++ is a middle-level programming language developed by Bjarne Stroustrup starting in 1979 at Bell Labs. C++ is a MUST for students and working professionals to become a great Software Engineer.

Why to Learn C++

1. C++ is very close to hardware, so you get a chance to work at a low level which gives you lot of control in terms of memory management, better performance and finally a robust software development.
2. C++ programming gives you a clear understanding about Object Oriented Programming.
3. C++ really teaches you the difference between compiler, linker and loader, different data types, storage classes, variable types their scopes etc.

Application of C++

1. Application Software Development 
2. Programming Languages Development
3. Games Development
4. Computation Programming

How to Use

Use any one of the link to directly see it in action in your browser:-

1. https://www.programiz.com/cpp-programming/online-compiler/
2. https://www.tutorialspoint.com/compile_cpp_online.php
3. https://www.onlinegdb.com/online_c++_compiler

First C++ Program

#include <iostream>

// main() is where program execution begins.

int main() {

   cout << "Hello World"; // prints Hello World

   return 0;

}