> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-cpp/mariadb-connector-c++-guide.md).

# MariaDB Connector/C++ OverviewO

MariaDB Connector/C++ enables C++ applications to establish client connections to MariaDB database products over TLS.

{% hint style="info" %}

<p align="center">The most recent release of <a href="/spaces/CjGYMsT2MVP4nd3IyW2L/pages/SqfXECGIAb32yRAtBB6W">MariaDB Connector/C++</a> is: <a href="/spaces/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/pages/UxQYwKfuIJQdfy9t075L"><strong>1.1.7</strong></a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="https://mariadb.com/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/cpp-connector" class="button primary">Download Connector/C++ 1.1.7</a></p>
{% endhint %}

C++ applications can connect to MariaDB database products either with MariaDB Connector/C++ or [MariaDB Connector/C](/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c.md).

Using MariaDB Connector/C++ in C++ applications enables design with an object-oriented model and enables efficient dynamic memory allocation/de-allocation with smart pointers.

| Feature             | Connector/C++ | [Connector/C](/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-c.md) |
| ------------------- | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Executes SQL        | Yes           | Yes                                                    |
| Object-Oriented     | Yes           | No                                                     |
| Smart Pointers      | Yes           | No                                                     |
| Implements JDBC API | Yes           | No                                                     |

<sub>*This page is: Copyright © 2025 MariaDB. All rights reserved.*</sub>

{% @marketo/form formId="4316" %}


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://mariadb.com/docs/connectors/mariadb-connector-cpp/mariadb-connector-c++-guide.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.