Comparison: C# vs. C++ - Key Differences Explained
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There are many differences and similarities between C++ programming language and C#. A list of top differences between C++ and C# are given below:
| Sl No. | C++ | C# |
|---|---|---|
| 1) | C++ is a general purpose, case-sensitive, free-form programming language that supports object-oriented, procedural and generic programming. | C# is pronounced as "C-Sharp". It is an object-oriented programming language provided by Microsoft that runs on .Net Framework. |
| 2) | In C++, multiple inheritance is possible through class. | In C#, multiple inheritance is not possible through class. |
| 3) | In C++, memory management is handled manually. | In C#, memory management is handled automatically. |
| 4) | In C++, pointers can be used anywhere in a program. | In C#, pointers can be used only in unsafe mode. |
| 5) | C++ programming is based on OOPs concept. | C# programming is based on Component and OOPs concept. |
| 6) | C++ is a programming language that runs on all platforms. | C# is a programming language that rarely used outside Windows. |
| 7) | C++ programming can be used to create console applications. | C# programming can be used to create console applications, Windows applications, Mobile applications, etc. |