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C++ is one of the world’s most commonly used programming languages. Today, it’s used to develop everything from resource-demanding AI applications to IoT device software, other embedded systems, and even video games. Initially designed as an extension of C, it’s one of the most versatile and flexible objective-oriented programming languages available.
The latest version of C++ has generic, functional, and object-oriented features – and it’s capable of low-level memory manipulation, making it a vital tool for developing software for embedded systems. It’s incredibly scalable and gives developers plenty of control over the resource use of their applications.
Apart from the uses we’ve noted above, C++ is also known for its usage in developing operating systems, browsers, and all kinds of applications.
C++ is often used while developing an OS – including Windows and large parts of macOS. Also, the fact that it’s a lower-level language than C means that game development studios frequently use it while creating game engines and games – C++ is excellent when optimizing games for network multiplayer and complex 3D graphics.
That’s also why most GPU-intensive applications are written with C++ – like Adobe’s Illustrator and Photoshop. The same goes for web browsers and their rendering code – Firefox was completely built on C++, while Google Chrome was partially developed using this language.
As we’ve mentioned above, any project that involves embedded systems with software close to the hardware uses C++ to some degree – like medical equipment software, smartwatch software, etc. Unlike most other high-level languages, C++ supports many low-level function calls.
These days, a lot of banking apps are also written in C++. Due to the nature of their work, they require multi-threading, concurrency, and a decent level of performance, all of which C++ can easily provide.
Also, it’s worth noting that many compilers for other programming languages are created in C++ and C due to the languages’ low-level nature. The same is true for database management software – in fact, MySQL, the most extensive open-source database on the planet, was written in C++.
The length of a project depends on many factors, including the scope of your project and the technical complexity of it. When you post a freelance C++ project request on Codementor, you’ll have the option to indicate when you’d expect the project to be completed. We suggest chatting with the interested developers to ensure both sides are on the same page. For more information on how to post a freelance C++ request on Codementor, check out our article.
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If you’re looking to hire a freelance C++ developer, you essentially want to know two things:
1. Whether they have enough experience and knowledge in C++
2. Whether they can dedicate themselves fully to your project as freelancers.
In practice, that means the developers must be capable of implementing, designing, and maintaining software – especially for hardware and low-level system applications. So, you want someone with a Master’s or at least a Bachelor’s in information systems, computer science, or any related field.
Some C++-specific certification is always a boon, though not necessarily a hard requirement. However, at least two years of experience working with C++ is a must. A great freelance C++ developer should also be familiar with any C++-compatible languages you might need for your projects – such as Python, Java, or C.
And finally, as with any other software development position, a candidate should possess great problem-solving and analytical abilities.
We do a comprehensive technical and communications screen of all C++ developers at Codementor. Our network includes book authors, popular open source contributors, top Stack Overflow users and engineers at top tech companies. In addition, to continually ensure the quality of our freelancers, we regularly check in on existing C++ developers’ user satisfaction rates.
Here are a few basic questions you can ask a freelance C++ programmer:
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