bredov

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1. 1.▲
   by bredov 9y ago

   Why would anyone try to convince Boost users to give up boost? On the other hand, designing new language, it is reasonable to consider ways of reducing code cost and complexity by avoiding such features. Large fraction of C++ developers won
2. 2.▲
   by bredov 9y ago

   It certainly has problems, no sane person would seriously argue that it is literally and objectively perfect. Reflection is complex, unsafe library is a hack, that's exactly what is stated in the official description of both libraries
3. 3.▲
   by bredov 9y ago

   I didn't say google banned templates, you quoted me yourself, and the quote states exactly what you're saying, that template metaprogramming is recommended to be avoided. Go isn't against generics, they are open to discussion
4. 4.▲
   by bredov 9y ago

   So that is the point. Go design doesn't allow these complexities, so there will be no confusion when one should use them and when not. This somewhat limiting, of course, but turns out it's not the end of the world, benefits may ou
5. 5.▲
   by bredov 9y ago

   Yes, google c++ style guide ( https://google.github.io/styleguide/cppguide.html ) recommends to avoid exception as well as complex template metaprogramming, and if one has to be used, user visible api should avoid templa