Yes yes yes. The compile part of the argument is a bit subjective (sure wish c++ compilers were faster) but learning memory management. Especially with classes

Yes yes yes. The compile part of the argument is a bit subjective (sure wish c++ compilers were faster) but learning memory management. Especially with classes in c++ which tends to bitch-slap your mind so hard the first time around that you'll never forget the implications of an improper memory strategy.