C++
noun
: a flexible, general-purpose computer programming language that is derived from C (see c entry 1 sense 8) but that includes some features not found in C (such as capabilities for object-oriented programming) and that is used for writing large or complex programs that would be difficult to write in C
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The group writes its malware in relatively unsophisticated scripting languages like VBScript and Powershell rather than the C++ used by savvier hackers.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is a beginner-friendly coding crash course that shows you the basics of Python 3, C++, SQL, JavaScript, and other common developer tools.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Many legacy systems in financial institutions rely on COBOL, Java or C++, and Rust’s FFI (foreign function interface) support enables gradual migration without requiring a complete overhaul.
—Amandeep Midha, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Online platforms such as edX and Coursera offer introductory courses in C++ and Python that could benefit students with no prior experience.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Visual Studio comes with an extensive suite of tools to develop applications in C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, and more.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
It should be noted that just knowing SQL is not enough, and it must be paired with a more traditional programming language like Python or C++.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2024
Development Languages: Support for languages such as Python and C++.
APIs and Libraries: Provides APIs for sensor data access, communication interfaces, and hardware control.
—New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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“C++.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/C%2B%2B. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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