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In one of Bjarne Stroustrup's books he recommends focusing on software engineering rather than learning every language feature, or something to that effect. I t
by Buttons840 3y ago
In one of Bjarne Stroustrup's books he recommends focusing on software engineering rather than learning every language feature, or something to that effect. I think it's good advice. (And it's a good coping thought, but no less true.)
An actual engineer or carpenter doesn't master every conceivable tool before beginning their work, they can't, there's too many.
Say what you will about C++ programmers, but at least they are free from the burden of trying to use a perfect language and can focus on more important things.
- wiseowise 3y agoIf you want what you describe you use Java.
- fsloth 3y agoYou don’t choose C++ because you want to but because you need to due to constraints that Java likely does not fullfill. As a C++ dev - If you don’t need C++ then choose whatever other modern language. We keep up with C++ because of specific constraints other languages don’t fill.
- angiosperm 3y agoC++ is overwhelmingly more pleasant to code in than Java. People use Java because they work in a Java shop. Similarly, COBOL.
- loup-vaillant 3y ago> Say what you will about C++ programmers, but at least they are free from the burden of trying to use a perfect language and can focus on more important things. I would say most programmers, in any language, are free from that burden: once they picked their language they can focus on those important things.