Since C++ is an old language why it is still taught in universities and colleges?

Question

Since C++ is an old language why it is still taught in universities and colleges?

Answer 1

C++ is still one of the most popular programming language out there. In fact, its speed of execution is faster than many high level language, especially if the program is very hardware specific. For example, c++ is widely used in developing games.

Answer 2

It is still being used. That is the simple answer. An even older language C is used in programming IoT devices such as Arduino, Photon and similar boards. So, if you understand C++ a more complex version of C, you can program IoT chips. Also, the principles of programming are the same in all languages. Once, you learn one learning another is a process of learning the syntax and vocabulary. Much like learning a foreign language, but much simpler.

Believe it or not there are programs out there running in C++ and even older languages and at some point somebody may someday have to fix them or figure out how to convert them to a newer language.