C++ is a versatile, cross-platform programming language known for creating high-performance applications. It offers programmers significant control over system resources and memory. It supports procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. C++ was developed as an extension of C, sharing much of its syntax. The key distinction between C and C++ is that C++ supports classes and objects, whereas C does not. It is used in operating systems, web browsers, games, simulations, 3D animation, modeling, databases, and machine learning tools. C++ is a compiled, general-purpose, statically typed language that blends high-level programming features with low-level functionality. The extension of a C++ file is .cpp.

Visual Studio is the most used IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for coding in C++, and you can download it from the Microsoft website. The instructions on installing this editor with C++ are extensive and complicated, so it will be easier if you follow the official guide. If you won't be able to install it, I recommend CodeBlocks or Dev C++.