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I mean the statement you quote is undeniable. If something is used by millions as a general-purpose programming language it is fit to the task, regardless of t

I mean the statement you quote is undeniable. If something is used by millions as a general-purpose programming language it is fit to the task, regardless of the alternatives or how ideal it is.

lisper 3y ago
That depends on your criteria for fitness. There are millions of people using homeopathic remedies. That doesn't mean that homeopathy is actually fit for any of the tasks that people employ it for.
- epolanski 3y ago
  You know that people actually write complex software in C++ right whereas homeopathy does not achieve anything.
  - lisper 3y ago
    I know that some people write complex software in C++. I suspect that number is actually very small.