C++ requires manual memory management, meaning the programmer allocates and deallocates objects’ memory. This can be challenging, as mistakes could lead to memory leaks or segmentation faults if not done carefully. Contrastingly, Ruby provides automatic memory management through a garbage collector. This means the language allocates and deallocates memory as needed, freeing programmers from worrying about managing their memory.
C++ is often employed for systems programming, such as operating systems, device drivers, and embedded systems, where performance and efficiency are essential. On the other hand, we often employ Ruby for web development, where it excels at creating dynamic and interactive websites. Ruby on Rails, a web application framework built upon Ruby, is popular among developers due to its robust and scalable architecture.
C++ supports single and multiple inheritance, enabling classes to inherit properties and methods from one or more base classes. Ruby does not support multiple inheritance. However, it has a unique feature called “mixins.” Mixins enable classes to include modules – collections of methods and constants – in their inheritance hierarchy.