Python vs C++ — A Comparison

Python and C++ have been the industry leading programming languages till date. Still many people as me about the differences between both the programming languages. Here is a list of the key differences of the languages, I would like to point out.

There are many parameters to consider when comparing two programming languages. Lets discuss.

1. Code:C++ have large lines of code compared to Python having less lines of code.
2. Syntax: Syntax refers to the rules that define the structure of a language, i.e the keywords that make up the commands. Python programs are easier to write whereas C++ in contrast to Python is not easy because of its complex syntax.
3. Compilation: Every code needs to be translated from a human readable text to a computer readable machine code. This process is called compiling. Compilers and interpreters do this process. In a compiled language, the machine directly translates the program, whereas in an interpreted language, a different program called the interpreter, reads and executes the code. Python language runs through interpreter, whereas C++ is pre-compiled.
4. Popularity: Python has a huge community support. When it comes to popularity, beginner and novice programmers tend to turn towards Python. C++ also has dedicated followings online. But only the people who have some experience in the field show a lot of interest in C++.
5. Efficiency: The simplicity of Python, makes way for greater efficiency and easier maintenance, whereas C++ is less manageable and more complex as compared to python.

Famous companies which use Python include Google, Lyft, twitch, telegram etc and companies which use C++ include Uber Technologies, Netflix, Spotify, Instagram etc.

Conclusion

Python leads to one conclusion: Python is superior for beginners because of its straightforward syntax and easy-to-read code. Furthermore, Python is a solid choice for web programming (back-end), but C++ is not often used in web development.
Python is also a popular data analysis and machine learning language. While C++ can be used for machine learning, it is not a good choice. Python is far more user-friendly and offers a robust support structure for AI and machine learning frameworks.