C++ was intended to be as close to C as possible. However, C++ added many features to the language. Therefore, valid C programs are not always valid C++ programs. Examples of the differences between C and C++ are extra reserved keywords and required function prototypes. If you want to convert your C programs to C++ programs, you should be aware of the considerations outlined in this appendix.
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