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Java vs Cpp Differences

The document outlines key differences between Java and C++, including compilation methods, memory management, and performance. C++ is platform-dependent with manual memory management, while Java is platform-independent with automatic garbage collection. Additionally, Java enforces checked exceptions and is purely object-oriented, whereas C++ supports multiple inheritance and explicit pointers.

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Java vs Cpp Differences

The document outlines key differences between Java and C++, including compilation methods, memory management, and performance. C++ is platform-dependent with manual memory management, while Java is platform-independent with automatic garbage collection. Additionally, Java enforces checked exceptions and is purely object-oriented, whereas C++ supports multiple inheritance and explicit pointers.

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Java vs C++ — Key Differences for a Language Switch

1. Compilation & Platform


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C++ is compiled directly into machine code; platform-dependent.
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Java is compiled into bytecode and runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM);
platform-independent ('Write once, run anywhere').

2. Memory Management
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C++ requires manual memory management using new/delete.
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Java has automatic garbage collection — no manual delete.

3. Syntax & Complexity


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Both have similar syntax (curly braces, loops, conditionals).
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Java removes low-level features like pointers and multiple inheritance of classes.

4. Performance
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C++ is generally faster due to direct machine code compilation.
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Java is slightly slower because of the JVM layer, but modern JIT compilers narrow the gap.

5. Standard Libraries
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C++ uses STL (Standard Template Library) with templates for data structures.
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Java uses Collections Framework (ArrayList, HashMap, etc.).

6. Exception Handling
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Both support exceptions, but Java enforces checked exceptions — C++ does not.

7. OOP Implementation
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C++ supports both procedural and object-oriented programming.
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Java is purely object-oriented (everything is inside a class except primitives).

8. Pointers & References


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C++ supports explicit pointers and references.
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Java hides pointers; references are handled internally.

9. Multiple Inheritance
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C++ supports multiple inheritance for classes.
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Java supports multiple inheritance only through interfaces.

10. Memory Safety


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C++ allows direct memory access, which can cause issues if misused.
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Java runs in a managed environment, improving safety.

11. Use Cases


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C++: System software, game engines, performance-critical apps, competitive programming.
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Java: Enterprise software, backend systems, Android apps, large-scale web applications.

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