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Because back in the 1970's, Pascal and C were the two languages battling it out. At the time C seemed like the best option of the two, but now that everything i
by timbit42 7y ago
Because back in the 1970's, Pascal and C were the two languages battling it out. At the time C seemed like the best option of the two, but now that everything is online, we realize Pascal is the better option of the two.
- AnimalMuppet 7y agobenibela doesn't sound like s/he is talking about the 1970s. Rather, the point seems to be crashes today. But no, the people back then weren't fools wandering in darkness. C won not just because it appeared better, but because it was better. Pascal appeared better - it had better theory, and a better story. But for actually writing software, C was better. Even with all the "shoot yourself in the foot" potential, C was still better. Programming in Pascal was like picking your nose with boxing gloves on compared to programming in C. (I exaggerate, but Pascal was noticeably - and frustratingly - clumsier to use.)