C++ Tutorial
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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.
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Example
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
cout << "Hello World!";
return 0;
}
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C++ Reference
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