CO2402: Advanced Programming
with C++ Lecture 13
Introduction to Modern C++
1. C++
o Modern C++ includes updates and features from the C++11
and C++14 standards, adding new functionalities and
improvements to the language.
2. C++ History
o Origin: C++ began as "C with classes" in 1979, developed by
Bjarne Stroustrup.
o Evolution: The language has evolved significantly, with key
features like multiple inheritance, templates, and exceptions
introduced in C++ 2.0 (1990) and standardized in C++98
(1998).
3. C++ Standards and Compilers
o Standards: C++11, C++14, C++17, and beyond.
o Compilers: Major compilers include MSVC, GCC, Clang, and
Intel C++, which support most of the new features introduced
in C++11 and later.
4. Modern C++ Features
o Features: Includes auto, nullptr, range-based for loops, smart
pointers, lambda expressions, and more.
o Importance: Understanding these features is crucial for
leveraging the full potential of modern C++.
with C++ Lecture 13
Introduction to Modern C++
1. C++
o Modern C++ includes updates and features from the C++11
and C++14 standards, adding new functionalities and
improvements to the language.
2. C++ History
o Origin: C++ began as "C with classes" in 1979, developed by
Bjarne Stroustrup.
o Evolution: The language has evolved significantly, with key
features like multiple inheritance, templates, and exceptions
introduced in C++ 2.0 (1990) and standardized in C++98
(1998).
3. C++ Standards and Compilers
o Standards: C++11, C++14, C++17, and beyond.
o Compilers: Major compilers include MSVC, GCC, Clang, and
Intel C++, which support most of the new features introduced
in C++11 and later.
4. Modern C++ Features
o Features: Includes auto, nullptr, range-based for loops, smart
pointers, lambda expressions, and more.
o Importance: Understanding these features is crucial for
leveraging the full potential of modern C++.
