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I mean I was writing C++ in junior high and I am by no means that bright. Just persistent. I think in some ways we have become too afraid of some upfront comp

I mean I was writing C++ in junior high and I am by no means that bright. Just persistent. I think in some ways we have become too afraid of some upfront complexity at the expense of beginners in order for more well engineered systems. I think a slightly higher learning curve is not always a bad thing.

wkdneidbwf 4y ago
there’s nothing wrong with a persistence-centric approach like you took, but there’s also certainly nothing wrong with catering to your audience. we should strive to provide a better gateway than we had when we were young.
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Yoric 4y ago
That's a good remark. In general, lowering the entry barrier is good. But you are right that we may now be scared of anything that doesn't have a very low entry barrier.
- Yoric 4y ago
  On that topic, see the reaction to Rust. Rust has pros and cons, but perhaps the fairly high entry barrier shouldn't be considered a real issue for people who deal with very sophisticated abstractions and requirements all day long?