C++ Language and Standard Libraries

This section of the documentation includes guidelines and reference content for the Microsoft implementation of the ISO standards for C and C++.

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Description

Welcome Back to C++ (Modern C++)

Describes modern C++ programming idioms and best practices.

C/C++ Languages

Reference content for the C and C++ languages.

C Run-Time Library Reference

Reference content for the Microsoft implementation of the C runtime (CRT).

Standard C++ Library Reference

Reference content for the Microsoft implementation of the Standard Template Library (STL).

SafeInt Library

Reference content for a library of functions that handle integers without the risk of overflow.

Visual C++

Describes key features of Visual C++ in Visual Studio and links to the rest of the Visual C++ documentation.

Tools for Visual C++ Development

Links to other articles that contain information about how to use Visual Studio and its related tools to create, build, and deploy C++ apps.

What's New for Visual C++ in Visual Studio 2012

Describes the new features and enhancements in this release.