C++ is a compiled general-purpose programming language. Use this tag for any on-topic question that (a) involves C++ either as a critical part of the question or expected answer, & (b) is not just about how to use C++.
C++ is a compiled general-purpose programming language. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup as a set of extensions to the C programming language. C++ improved type-safety and added support for object-orientation, generic programming, exception handling, automatic resource management, and some other features.
Reference: Wikipedia entry on C++
