In point of fact, I agree with what he said, it accomplishes in me an understanding that in fact C++ is a warty thorny bush of mess, and leads me to conclude th

In point of fact, I agree with what he said, it accomplishes in me an understanding that in fact C++ is a warty thorny bush of mess, and leads me to conclude that a significant aspect of 'being a C++ coder' is to find ones way, beautifully or otherwise, through it all. I've seen great C++ code that I just thoroughly enjoy reading, because it doesn't make assumptions about anyones' intelligence, and I've seen C++ code that is purely designed exclusively for only the elite who are mighty enough to wield the sticks that the C++ committee provide. C++ really gives all kinds of control authority to any style you wish to use .. another of those quaint software ironies that the power that makes one weak, enlightens another ..