C++

Systems language extending C with classes, templates, and the STL — the language of game engines, browsers, and high-frequency trading.

static compiled since 1985 oopimperativesystemsgeneric

C++ adds zero-cost abstractions, templates, and RAII to C while retaining full control over memory and hardware. It powers game engines (Unreal, Unity’s runtime), browsers (Chrome, Firefox), databases (MySQL, MongoDB), and any software where raw throughput matters. Modern C++20/23 continues to evolve the language toward safer, more expressive code.

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Fast, safe, and expressive string formatting library for C++ — the basis for std::format in …

utility 2012 open source

Single-header JSON library for Modern C++ — intuitive syntax, STL integration, and no external …

serialization 2013 open source
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