# Why C++ for Unreal 4?

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**Category:** C++\
**Tags:** unreal-engine\
**Created:** [April 10, 2014, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-c-for-unreal-4/2311 "2014-04-10T04:14:36Z")\
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C++ is multi-paradigm language, and not enforce programmer to use only one.  
You can write data handling in DOD, interfaces in OOP and yet another stuff with simple C-like standalone functions.  
Don’t want inheritance? No problem.  
Don’t want virtuals? Your choice.  
Define your class and treat her like you want, not like paradigm want.

I think this is main reason why I like C++

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