Difference between Go and C++.

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Go

Go is a procedural programming language. Programs are assembled using packages. It supports environment adopting patterns similar to dynamic languages.

C++

C++ is an object oriented programming language. C++ is quiet fast, reliable and secure. It is most widely used language as well.

Following are the important differences between Go and C++.

Sr. No.	Key	Go	C++
1	Type	Go is a procedural programming language and supports patterns similar to dynamic languages.	C++ is an object oriented programming language.
2	Supports for Class	Go has no support for class with constructors.	C++ has support for class with constructors.
3	Garbage Collection	Go has automatic garbage collection.	C++ has not provided automatic garbage collection.
4	Inheritance	Go has no support for inheritance.	C++ supports inheritance.
5	Implicit Type Conversion	Go has no support implicit type conversion.	C++ has implicit type conversion support.
6	Function Overloading	Go has no support for function overloading.	C++ supports function overloading.
7	Generics	Go has no support for generics.	C++ supports for generics.
8	Channel	Go supports channel.	C++ has no support for channel.
9	While Statements	Go has no do-while or while statements.	C++ has do-while and while statements.
10	Header Files	Go programs uses packages.	C++ programs uses header files.
11	Const/Volatile	Go does not support const or volatile modifiers.	C++ have const and volatile modifiers.

Mahesh Parahar

Updated on: 28-Nov-2019

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