c++ can be relatively simple if you don't throw in all the bells and whistles and stay away from template metaprogramming. I use it all the time. Sure compiles

c++ can be relatively simple if you don't throw in all the bells and whistles and stay away from template metaprogramming. I use it all the time. Sure compiles can be slow, but with proper file partitioning and creating libraries 95% of that can be controlled for.