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But we should certainly be aware both of what the language requires of the compiler and of potential pitfalls.

• waps 13y ago
  The problem there is that while compilers have been getting better, they're nowhere near beating good programmers (yet ?). Languages other than C/C++ get in the programmer's way and prevent them from using "maximum" cleverness, and that means the best java/c# programs are simply always going to be slower than the best c/c++ programs.
  • dllthomas 13y ago
    That's true on balance, which is why C/C++ is still typically faster than managed languages. In many particular cases it's not true, however. Consider "register" or "inline" directives, which have been advisory for a long time.