Difference between java vs c++

In this article, we will learn major difference between:

• java vs c++

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Java vs C++

Given below is java vs c++ differences based on pointers:

 

1. Platform dependence support

• Java is platform independent programming language.
• C++ is platform dependent programming language.

2. Multiple inhertance support

• Java doesn't support multiple inheritance concept through class. However, it can acheived through interface.
• C++ support multiple inheritance concept through class

3. Goto statement support

• goto statement is not supported in java.
• goto statement is supported in C++

4. Structure support

• Java doesn't supports structures.
• C++ supports structures.

5. Union support

• Java doesn't support union
• C++ support union

6. Call by value or reference

• Java supports only call by value
• C++ supports both call by value and call by reference.

7. Pointers support

• Java doesn't support concept of pointers in programming. However java internally use pointer concepts.
• C++ supports pointer programming.

8. Operator overloading

• Java doesn't support operator overloading
• C++ supports operator overloading

9. Internet support

• Java provides built in support for internet.
• C++ doesn't provide built in support for internet.

10. Generics and Template support

• Java supports generics concept
• C++ supports template concepts

Java program files (source code) are stored as .java extentions.

C++ program files (source code) are stored as .cpp extentions.