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In light of the recent articles criticizing C++, it is actually nice to see a framework which uses C++ without being ugly or scary. Perhaps Wt is a good exampl

by FraaJad 17y ago

In light of the recent articles criticizing C++, it is actually nice to see a framework which uses C++ without being ugly or scary. Perhaps Wt is a good example of people using a "Subset" of C++ to good effect. The framework, code and the website itself look very nice. If I ever have to use C++ to develop web apps, I will definitely evaluate this framework. +1

joe_the_user 17y ago
I'm using and liking a subset of C++ myself... But for web development, it seems like quibbling to even mention all the reasons it generally isn't used in normal web development - lack of portability, need for compiling and the real and perceived danger of a binary that might run on a server you rent from someone else. Then that said, I have worked on C++ web backend stuff but it was kept well away from the realm that Ruby/Python/jsp/asp inhabit for all these reasons.
- FraaJad 17y ago
  I agree with C++ being a sledgehammer/chainsaw for web development. However, I was looking at emweb.de, the website of the creators of this toolkit and they seem to be oriented towards web app development for embedded devices. It does make sense to use C++ embedded devices because: * You control the environment completely * CPU cycles are not cheap * "embedded" developers are already comfortable with C/C++ * One less "framework" to ship-out/maintain. edit: formatting
  - rikthevik 17y ago
    I guess it's a testament to how powerful small hardware is getting that C++ is actually an option in the embedded space. I can see some of the greybeard asm programmers having a stroke right now.
    - tomjen2 17y ago
      It is properly targeting the high-end embedded market, since there are only a few places I can imagine that you would want an embedded webserver.
      - joe_the_user 17y ago
        Hey, every smart refrigerator needs an embedded web server...
        tomjen2 17y ago
        But that would be the upscale embedded market - your ordinary remote control, microwave oven, light sensor, etc would not need an embedded web server.

by FraaJad 17y ago

joe_the_user 17y ago

I'm using and liking a subset of C++ myself... But for web development, it seems like quibbling to even mention all the reasons it generally isn't used in normal web development - lack of portability, need for compiling and the real and perceived danger of a binary that might run on a server you rent from someone else. Then that said, I have worked on C++ web backend stuff but it was kept well away from the realm that Ruby/Python/jsp/asp inhabit for all these reasons.

FraaJad 17y ago
I agree with C++ being a sledgehammer/chainsaw for web development. However, I was looking at emweb.de, the website of the creators of this toolkit and they seem to be oriented towards web app development for embedded devices. It does make sense to use C++ embedded devices because: * You control the environment completely * CPU cycles are not cheap * "embedded" developers are already comfortable with C/C++ * One less "framework" to ship-out/maintain. edit: formatting
- rikthevik 17y ago
  I guess it's a testament to how powerful small hardware is getting that C++ is actually an option in the embedded space. I can see some of the greybeard asm programmers having a stroke right now.
  - tomjen2 17y ago
    It is properly targeting the high-end embedded market, since there are only a few places I can imagine that you would want an embedded webserver.
    - joe_the_user 17y ago
      Hey, every smart refrigerator needs an embedded web server...
      - tomjen2 17y ago
        But that would be the upscale embedded market - your ordinary remote control, microwave oven, light sensor, etc would not need an embedded web server.