You can understand how C/C++ builds and dependencies work by reading a book, yes. But you can still criticize it—there's lots of stuff there to criticize! Moder

You can understand how C/C++ builds and dependencies work by reading a book, yes. But you can still criticize it—there's lots of stuff there to criticize! Modern languages have shown that dependency management and builds can be easier, faster, more secure, and more portable.