- Basic Concepts
- C# is a high-level component-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft for .NET
- C++ is an intermediate-level language created by Bjorne Stroustrup as an extension of C
- Both languages are object-oriented and compile to binaries
- Key Differences
- C# compiles to CLR, while C++ compiles directly to native code
- C++ offers faster performance due to direct compilation
- C# provides automatic memory management, while C++ requires manual memory management
- C# is platform-independent, while C++ works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
- C# has a steeper learning curve than C++
- Use Cases
- C# is better suited for web and desktop applications
- C++ is preferred for gaming and high-performance applications
- C# is commonly used with .NET framework and Unity game engine
- C++ is preferred by game studios for better hardware control
- Similarities
- Both support object-oriented programming concepts
- Both are compiled languages
- Both have similar data types and inheritance features
- Both are compiled to binaries (.EXE files)