Why is Python not functional?

Python doesn’t have built in support for efficient manipulation of immutable structures as far as I know. That’s one large knock against it, as immutability can be considered a strong aspect of FP. It also doesn’t support tail-call optimization, which can be a problem when dealing with recursive solutions.

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Why is C++ a procedural language?

KEY DIFFERENCE. C is a Procedural Oriented language, whereas C++ is an Object-Oriented Programming language. C supports only Pointers whereas C++ supports both pointers and references . C does not allow you to use function overloading whereas C++ allows you to use function overloading.

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