C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language. It is regarded as a "middle-level" language, as it comprises a combination of both high-level and low-level language features.It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup starting in 1979 at Bell Labs as an enhancement to the C language and originally named C with Classes. It was renamed C++ in 1983.

·           C++ is designed to be a statically typed, general-purpose language that is as efficient and portable as C

·          C++ is designed to directly and comprehensively support multiple programming styles (procedural programming, data abstraction, object-oriented programming, and generic programming)

·          C++ is designed to give the programmer choice, even if this makes it possible for the programmer to choose incorrectly

·          C++ is designed to be as compatible with C as possible, therefore providing a smooth transition from C

·          C++ avoids features that are platform specific or not general purpose

·          C++ does not incur overhead for features that are not used (the "zero-overhead principle")

·          C++ is designed to function without a sophisticated programming environment

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