What are the differences between C++ and Java?

Following are the major differences between C++ and Java.

Java	C++
Java does not support pointers, unions, operator overloading and structure.	C++ supports pointers, unions, operator overloading and structure.
Java supports garbage collection.	C++ does not supports garbage collection.
Java is platform independent.	C++ is platform dependent.
Java supports inheritance except for multiple inheritance	C++ supports inheritance including multiple inheritances
Java is interpreted.	C++ is compiled.
Java does not support destructor	C++ supports destructors.

Published on 05-Feb-2018 20:18:10