History of C++

Last Updated: June 6, 2026

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Origins at Bell Labs
The Pre-Standard Era
C++98 and the First Standard
The Stagnation Years (2003-2011)
The Modern C++ Revolution: C++11
C++14 to C++23: The Three-Year Cadence
Why the History Matters
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