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Start coding free →C++ is a compiled, statically typed language used for systems programming, game development, and scientific applications. It extends C with object-oriented programming, templates, and a rich standard library. Open a RunCode workspace and your C++ toolchain is ready in under a minute, with GCC and Clang, a full Linux terminal, and VS Code.
Open a C++ workspace →C++ gives you close control over memory and hardware while providing higher-level abstractions through classes, templates, and the Standard Template Library. These features make it a common choice for applications where runtime performance matters most: game engines, real-time simulations, compilers, database engines, and embedded systems. Object-oriented programming lets you model real-world concepts as classes. Generic programming through templates produces type-safe code that works with any data type. The compiler catches errors at build time rather than at runtime, which reduces unexpected failures. C++ can also call into C or assembly, which is useful for low-level systems work.