Here is a table summarizing some of the key differences between C and C++:
Feature | C | C++ |
---|---|---|
Object-oriented programming | Not supported | Supported |
Classes and objects | Not supported | Supported |
Inheritance | Not supported | Supported |
Polymorphism | Not supported | Supported |
Operator overloading | Not supported | Supported |
Function overloading | Not supported | Supported |
Namespace | Not supported | Supported |
Exception handling | Not supported | Supported |
Standard Template Library (STL) | Not supported | Supported |
Header files | Used to declare functions and structures | Used to declare classes and functions |
Main function | Must return an integer value | Can return void or an integer value |
Memory management | Must be done manually using functions like malloc() and free() | Can be done using new and delete operators or smart pointers |
Compatibility with C code | C++ code can be compiled as C code using a C compiler | C code may not be compatible with a C++ compiler without some modifications |
Note that this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other differences between C and C++ depending on the specific implementation and version of the language.