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I didn't. I was describing what makes it attractive to newer developers with limited C++ experience. I'm sure it's also attractive to some experienced C++ dev
by steego 12y ago
I didn't. I was describing what makes it attractive to newer developers with limited C++ experience. I'm sure it's also attractive to some experienced C++ developers who have grown tired of C++'s shit.
I personally find C++ is fine and dandy if you're working with a disciplined team. On the other hand, it's bad qualities are immensely magnified when the overall team lacks in talent and/or experience.
- oldmanjay 12y agoNot all of us who are unwilling to deal with the decades of bad language design C++ displays feel this way because we lack talent and experience.
- steego 12y agoI'm always surprised when programmers confuse unidirectional implication with bidirectional implication. I'm only making a comment that alternatives to C++ are really good at attracting people who never developed the discipline required to write good C++. Experienced and talented C++ developers don't really have C++ problems, so most articles trying to lure them away with promises of memory safety using contrived examples will fall on deaf ears. I know many good and experienced programmers with former C++ experience who detest it. Personally speaking, I'm an average but fairly experienced programmer, so I tend to prefer tools that help me catch my mistakes so I can focus on solving problems cleanly.
- oldmanjay 12y agoExperienced and talented C++ developers have C++ problems all the time. Or maybe these core dumps I deal with in my day job are all in my imagination...