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What is a CPP file?
CPP files contain source code in C++, a general-purpose programming language created by Bjarne Stroustrup as an extension of C. C++ adds object-oriented features, templates, RAII, and the Standard Template Library (STL) while maintaining C’s performance characteristics. It is widely used in performance-critical applications.
How to open CPP files
- Visual Studio (Windows) — Industry standard for C++
- CLion (Windows, macOS, Linux) — JetBrains C++ IDE
- VS Code (Windows, macOS, Linux) — With C/C++ extension
- Any text editor — C++ files are plain text
Technical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Typing | Static, strong |
| Paradigm | Multi-paradigm (OOP, generic, procedural) |
| Compilers | GCC, Clang, MSVC |
| Standard | C++23 (ISO/IEC 14882:2024) |
| Memory | Manual + smart pointers (RAII) |
Common use cases
- Game development: Unreal Engine, Unity (native plugins).
- Systems programming: Browsers, databases, compilers.
- High-frequency trading: Ultra-low latency financial systems.
- Desktop applications: Qt, wxWidgets GUI apps.