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ilovecaching on March 23, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Esoteric C++ Contest 2018

The answer to C++ cruft always seems to be use the "modern" subset of the language. But there are three issues with that:

1. You have to interface with older libraries that overuse terrible behavior.

2. The hallmark of a junior developer is an overuse of features. Using a subset takes discipline.

3. Some things are just permanently broken or so hidden you don't even realize you are using a "feature".

That's why I'm just going to stick with Rust. I have no interest in the "let's put a wig and lipstick on the C++ pig" train.

Rexxar on March 23, 2019 | [–]

We really don't need a rust comment on every c++ submission.

Midnightas on March 24, 2019 | | [–]

Knowing Rust, Go and Kotlin that's what we're going to get sadly.

gdy on March 24, 2019 | [–]

An atheist, a vegan, and a Rust programmer walk into a bar. I only know because they told everyone within two minutes.

P.S. I'm an atheist.

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