Difference between C++ and Java

Difference between C++ and Java

C++ supports both procedural and object oriented programming

C++ and Java originate from the same point, i.e. the C language and Both Java and C++ support object oriented programming, yet there are differences between them-

• C++ is platform-dependent.
• C++ generates object code and the same code may not run on different platforms.
• C++ support destructors, which is automatically invoked when the object is destroyed.
• C++ is mainly used for system programming.
• C++ uses compiler only.
• C++ supports structures and unions.
• C++ supports both method and operator overloading.
• C++, you may not include the try/catch even if the function throws an exception.
• C++ has no built in support for threads.

Java is object oriented programming language

• Java is platform-independent.
• Java is interpreted for the most part and hence platform independent.
• Java support automatic garbage collection. It does not support destructors as C++ does.
• Java is mainly used for application programming. It is widely used in window, web-based, enterprise and mobile applications.
• Java uses compiler and interpreter both.
• Java doesn't support structures and unions.
• Java has method overloading, but no operator overloading.
• Exception handling in Java is different because there are no destructors. Also, in Java, try/catch must be defined if the function declares that it may throw an exception.
• Java has built in support for threads.
• Unlike C++, Java does not support pointers, multiple inheritance, global variables, templates or classes.