Why is this always considered a Good Thing (TM), apart when applied to C and C++?
Why is it OK when languages and systems are bent backwards in order to avoid breaking stuff that works, but the two languages that together support a huge part of the running software are expected to up and break ties with their glorious past and present?
> Backwards compatibility is hugely important
Why is this always considered a Good Thing (TM), apart when applied to C and C++?
Why is it OK when languages and systems are bent backwards in order to avoid breaking stuff that works, but the two languages that together support a huge part of the running software are expected to up and break ties with their glorious past and present?