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luvhed@gmail.com writes:
> C/C++ with MIRSA rules enabled? At least you will get some of the
> checks that Ada performs for you.

You still would face way too many trip-ups and pitfalls.  

People who think they know C well enough to avoid those pitfalls should
look at:

http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~pes20/cerberus/notes50-2015-05-24-survey-discussion.html

There is also the famous "C++ FQA" (frequently questioned answers).