We all use C instead of assembly because it makes it easier to express the same thing, though we lose some control, and pick up bloat. Each successive language

We all use C instead of assembly because it makes it easier to express the same thing, though we lose some control, and pick up bloat. Each successive language tends to do the same. But once you're comparing languages that are basically at the same level, what are you really gaining by switching? There's always going to be pain. I think we just assume the other pain will be more tolerable.