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Simply by using C++, you tell the computer all sorts of things, such as "I know the entire language by heart", and "I have a death wish".

• owl57 5y ago
  While C++ is a dangerous tool indeed, ignoring the rule of 5 is analogous to ignoring the safety guidelines, not simply using the tool.
  • yongjik 5y ago
    A C++ object can be perfectly safe to copy in one situation and conjure up nasal demons in another situation. I don't think rule of 5 would help in that case.
    • flqn 5y ago
      If the copy behaviour is that different between the two cases it should be two different classes.
• MaxBarraclough 5y ago
  I'm reminded of a quote about C, sadly I forget where it's from: > It is fundamental tenet of C's philosophy that the programmer is always right, even when they are wrong.
  • overgard 5y ago
    Honestly I think that's what makes it (and C++) a great tool, despite the frustrations. I'd rather have a footgun than a nerf gun.
    • MaxBarraclough 5y ago
      > I'd rather have a footgun than a nerf gun. That's not really the choice we're faced with though. Ada and Rust are both far safer than C, and they're also plenty powerful.