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Java seems to be mostly a step backwards from C++ in terms of expressiveness, with kludges here and there to hide the fact. Because the kludges are very slow,

Java seems to be mostly a step backwards from C++ in terms of expressiveness, with kludges here and there to hide the fact. Because the kludges are very slow, I have had significantly less luck optimizing Java than C++.

seanp2k 15y ago
C / C++ are fun :)
- younata 15y ago
  Indeed. I implemented a linked list in C the other day, and it's the most fun I've had programming in years. as an aside, I feel old being able to talk about having programmed for years.
  - VB6_Foreverr 15y ago
    Coding in VB6 keeps you forever young
    - younata 15y ago
      oh, gods, BASIC. my first programming experience was in unstructured BASIC. I think I've managed to reverse the brain damage from that, but I can't be too sure.