What is the difference between C and C++ language?

C follows a procedural method of programming (dividing the program into smaller parts known as functions). C+ is an extension of C. It permits object oriented programming (building real life-like objects, defining them and then implementing them in the program). Also, C+ is backwards compatible with C.

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Following are some of the differences between C and C+. When compared to C+, C is a subset of C+. All valid C programs are valid C+ programs. C is a structural or procedural programming language, while C+ is an object oriented programming language. In C, Functions are the fundamental building blocks, while in C+, Objects are the fundamental building blocks. C doesn't have variable references, while C+ has variable references. C uses malloc and free for memory allocation while C+ uses new and delete for memory allocation. C does not provide direct support for error handling, while C+ supports exception handling that helps in error detection and smooth handling. C does not support function and operator overloading, while C+ supports both function and operator overloading. C doesn't support Generic programming, while templates in C+ allow to write generic programs. C doesn't support namespaces while C+ supports them.

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