C++ vs Java

Java and C++ are the two most popular programming languages in the world. Both languages have their features and use cases. In this article, we will look at the major differences between C++ and Java.

C++ vs Java

The following table lists all the major differences between Java and C++ programming languages:

C++ Programming

C++ is a general-purpose programming language that includes object-oriented paradigms to improve the C language. C++ language is both imperative and compiled. Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism (both static and dynamic), and other object-oriented principles are supported by C++. In C++, classes and objects are not required to compile code. Thus, it can be termed a semi-object-oriented language. 

The C++ programming language is used by many large software companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, etc., and can be used for developing desktop applications, video games, servers, e-commerce, web search, and databases, as well as high-performance applications, such as telephone switches and space probes.  

For more information, refer to the article – Introduction to C++ Programming Language

Example:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main(){
    cout << "Hello World";
    return 0;
}

Hello World

Java Programming

Java was created in 1995 by James Gosling, who is regarded as the father of the software industry. Java was designed to be simple, robust, secure, high-performance, portable, multi-threaded, interpreted, dynamic, etc. In today's world, Java is widely used in mobile devices, internet programming, games, and e-business. 

A developer can also develop scalable applications using Java because it supports many features. Java has built-in frameworks like Spring, Dagger, and others frameworks that ease the development of new applications. They also make application development easier with classes like Applets, Servlets, and JavaServer Pages.

For more information, refer to the article – Introduction to Java

Example:

import java.io.*;

class GFG {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        System.out.print("Hello World");
    }
}

Hello World