> But why can’t I just quit then? What’s the matter? The matter is, none of the languages, especially the so-called “C++ killers” give any real advantage over C++ in the modern world. All those new languages are mostly focused on holding a programmer on a leash for their own good.
This, very specifically, is the advantage these languages have over C++.
The benefit isn't the universe of things you can do (they're all Turing complete, you can do anything) - it's what the language stops you from doing. This is the thing the C++ committee never understood or at the very least never appreciated.
This, very specifically, is the advantage these languages have over C++.
The benefit isn't the universe of things you can do (they're all Turing complete, you can do anything) - it's what the language stops you from doing. This is the thing the C++ committee never understood or at the very least never appreciated.