In this article we're going to consider the differences and similarities between C# and C++.
It is a question often asked by people trying to start learning to program, especially having hard time choosing a language.
How to choose a programming language?
The questions you need to answer are:
- What do you like?
- What would you like to create?
- What jobs are available nearby?
Common things between C# and C++
- Both are object oriented languages (using object as a way of modelling).
- Both are general purpose languages (you may use them for many applications).
- Both are multi-plarform languages (supported on PC, mobiles, etc.).
Differences between C# and C++
- C++ runs the code natively (no virtual machine needed),
- C# uses virtual machine (it needs additional layer of abstraction).
- C++ requires manual memory allocation (more work, more control over memory),
- C# has automatic garbage collection (less work, less control).
C++ is harder to learn, but will teach you more about lower levels of programming.
Programming in C++ takes more time, but the final program is usually more optimized.
C++ common usage
- Games (Unreal Engine)
- GUI applications (browsers, office software etc.)
- Operating systems,
- Embedded systems,
- Advanced computation projects
C# common usage
- Web development (ASP.NET Core),
- GUI applications for Windows,
- Games (Unity 3D),
- Mobile applications (Xamarin),
- Cloud-based services (Azure).
