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Comment by Timmons

This is quite ignorant of why C/C++ is used.

It is used for that exact memory control and access that this article demonizes so that we can have efficient and thought out systems.

When those systems aren't well thought out or secure you have security issues. C/C++ lets you build a wobbly treehouse _and_ a secure fortress. It is up to the developer which one is made...

parent Timmons 11 years ago

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