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C++ Tutorial

C++ is a popular programming language.

C++ is used to create computer programs, and is one of the most used language in game development.

C++ was developed as an extension of C, and both languages have almost the same syntax.

Our "Try it Yourself" editor makes it easy to learn C++. You can edit C++ code and view the result in your browser.

#include
using namespace std;

int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}

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C++ is an object oriented language and some concepts may be new. Take breaks when needed, and go over the examples as many times as needed.

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