C vs C++

The OG of programming languages meets the language that gives you enough rope to shoot yourself in the foot, but also build a rocket ship. Here's our take.

C

Nice Pick

The OG of programming languages. It's like a Swiss Army knife that can build anything, but you might cut yourself.

Pros

• Unmatched performance and low-level control
• Widely supported across platforms and compilers
• Foundation for many modern languages and systems

Cons

• Manual memory management leads to bugs like buffer overflows
• Lacks modern features like built-in garbage collection

C++

The language that gives you enough rope to shoot yourself in the foot, but also build a rocket ship.

Pros

• Unmatched performance and low-level control
• Massive ecosystem with libraries for everything
• Backwards compatibility means code lasts decades

Cons

• Memory management is a manual minefield
• Steep learning curve with complex features like templates

The Verdict

Use C if: You want unmatched performance and low-level control and can live with manual memory management leads to bugs like buffer overflows.

Use C++ if: You prioritize unmatched performance and low-level control over what C offers.

The Bottom Line

C wins

The OG of programming languages. It's like a Swiss Army knife that can build anything, but you might cut yourself.