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Python vs. C++: A Comparison of Key Features and Differences

Written by Susan Johnson | Apr 30, 2022 6:26:54 PM

C++ and Python, two of the most popular and commonly used programming languages, aren’t only versatile and object-oriented, but they can be used to create a wide array of various programs and functional code.

For this reason, the discussion of Python vs. C++ is an intriguing subject, since both programming languages feature greatly different syntaxes, use cases, and overall approaches to programming. Hence, people find it difficult when choosing between the two programming languages for their software development needs.

Developed from the C language, C++ is considered the better option for large system development, but it is also the harder language of the two to master and write in, which is something that limits its usage.

On the other hand, Python is a high-level programming language. When writing code in Python, a variable can be used directly without being declared, whereas in C++, the program needs to be compiled to every operating system that has to run C++ code. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

In this article, we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using C++ vs. Python, along with the highlights, key differences between the two languages, and situations or projects that each language is best for.