I think that's mainly because C++ is an ISO standard used all over the world by big business and governments. So its standards are released less often and with

I think that's mainly because C++ is an ISO standard used all over the world by big business and governments. So its standards are released less often and with a great deal of testing and care. I bet you will be able to specify -std=c++Whatever for the next 50 to 100 years, maybe longer.