# MariaDB Connector/C++ Guide

## MariaDB Connector/C++ Quickstart Guide

**MariaDB Connector/C++** allows your C++ applications to connect to MariaDB databases, including support for TLS encryption. It provides an object-oriented design and leverages smart pointers for efficient memory management.

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The most recent **Stable (GA) release is MariaDB Connector/C++ 1.1.6**.
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### Why Choose Connector/C++?

While you can use MariaDB Connector/C for C++ applications, Connector/C++ offers specific advantages for C++ development:

| **Feature**         | **Connector/C++** | **Connector/C** |
| ------------------- | ----------------- | --------------- |
| Executes SQL        | Yes               | Yes             |
| Object-Oriented     | Yes               | No              |
| Smart Pointers      | Yes               | No              |
| Implements JDBC API | Yes               | No              |

### Next Steps

To get started with MariaDB Connector/C++, you'll typically need to:

1. **Download the Connector/C++ library.** Look for the appropriate package for your operating system and development environment.
2. **Integrate the library into your C++ project.** This usually involves including header files and linking against the library during compilation.
3. **Write C++ code** to establish a connection, execute SQL queries, and process results using the object-oriented API.

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