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Subject: Re: If not Ada, what else...
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On Friday, 17 July 2015 19:07:30 UTC+2, Anh Vo  wrote:

>=20
> I have to disagree with you on Ada marrying to GCC. You probably meant GN=
AT marrying  to GCC since GNAT is a tool, not a computer language.
>=20

What is a language without the tool to understand it.  The tool becomes an =
obstacle if it restricts you on what you want to achieve.  In my case, GNAT=
 and GNATPRO could be the reason I'll stay with Ada from the "tool" perspec=
tive besides the language benefits.  However, I do join David on some of hi=
s points with regards to the language backwards compatibility becoming a hu=
rdle (and not only for Ada, but also for C++).  I've also learned the painf=
ul way with the help of this group that Ada has failed at some places to be=
 readable, such as a standalone tick mark (') and a few other particular id=
iosyncrasies.  I must say this is one of my deepest disappointments. And th=
is is why I've been reading this thread with great attention.

I'll continue my prototype in Ada and re-evaluate my options before the cod=
e base has become to large to move.  I could return to the 'C' family langu=
ages if this will be the best option.