I think the simple reason is that developer ergonomics are the last priority. Zero cost abstractions and expressive features win the day even if you need to hol

I think the simple reason is that developer ergonomics are the last priority. Zero cost abstractions and expressive features win the day even if you need to hold 19 obscure things in your head to use it right. (I like C++ btw, but it's not a friendly language). I guess those values kind of work though.. I mean, we keep using it.