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Let's assume you're right. You also need to consider the composite symbols. Example: >> already has a meaning in C++ so instead of reusing the exact same comb

Let's assume you're right. You also need to consider the composite symbols. Example: >> already has a meaning in C++ so instead of reusing the exact same combination why not invent a new symbol (made up of two or more symbols) for sending Strings to the output? E.g. I don't know, something that looks a bit more like the terminal prompt ?> or $> or even go wild and crazy $$ If you say "lol u nuub, operater overloading!" then I would reply if operator overloading is good, then having more operators defined at the language level and thus available for overloading is better, yes?

scott_s 16y ago
The operators >> and << don't mean "send strings to output," they are stream operators that either put something into a stream (<<) or take something out of a stream (>>). They're actually a surprisingly intuitive notation because the arrows point in the direction of data movement (since the stream is always to the left). There aren't many other notations that can be as intuitive and bidirectional. The next obvious notation, -> and <-, are off limits because -> is already a legal operator on an object. There are many valid criticisms of C++. I don't think not using enough keys on the keyboard is one of them.