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Ask HN: looking for opinions on how to interpret the C++ FQA.
- bradford 9y agoI haven't used C++ in a long time, but I didn't like it when I did use it. The FQA brought me much comedic joy when I found it, but I'm wondering how serious the criticism is. I guess I'm not sure if I should treat the FQA as a valid analysis of C++ shortcomings, an entertaining document, or pointless whining. Any thoughts?
- _yosefk 9y agoAuthor here. I personally treat it as a valid analysis of C++ shortcomings that unfortunately fails to address later standards starting with C++11, a hopefully entertaining document, and, insofar as it can't make someone compelled to use C++ any less compelled to use it, pointless whining. I think you hit the nail on the head 3 times. Glad to hear you enjoyed it (in hindsight, much of my own writing there feels cringeworthy to me, so I'm always happy when someone sees through the bad parts.)
- Tomte 9y agoPlease don't editorialize titles. Your question would have been a good comment.
- bradford 9y agofixed, thanks.
- jepler 9y agoThe author states a purpose at http://yosefk.com/c++fqa/why.html http://yosefk.com/c++fqa/why.html and more at http://yosefk.com/c++fqa/faq.html http://yosefk.com/c++fqa/faq.html