C+ + is an object oriented programming language with a huge library of functions. It is very popular among programmers due to its multiple features.

1.C ++ is ideally suited for development of reusable software. This helps in cost reduction of software development

2.C + + is highly flexible language with versatility. It can be used for developing system software Viz operating systems compilers, editors and data bases.

3.There is no need of rewritten software if a computer is upgraded. In other words. We can say that C ++ is a machine independent language.

CHARACTERS USED IN C + + :-

The set of characters used in C + + consists of alphabets, digits and special characters.

The following table represents the characters used in this language:

Letters           A B C D ………………….. XYZ

                       a b c d ……………………. x y z

Numeric Digits       0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Special Characters:

 1. Arithmetic Operators: — , + , * , / , %

2.Logical Operators :    & ,   !

3.Brackets :  ( ), { }, [ ]

4.Relational Operators:   = #

5.Other Symbols   :, ; , _ ( Underscore)