Re: Bye-bye Ada ?

["Marin David Condic" <mcondic.auntie.spam@acm.org>]

I've seen examples of decent code in C++. I've also seen horrible examples
of obfuscated, cryptic, impossible code in C++. Generally, you don't get to
work on systems from bottom-dead-center and make them in your own image and
likeness. You usually have to deal with a bunch of historic crap. Hence, I
can understand the reluctance to get involved in it.

OTOH, a job is one of those things that usually you can shape and mold into
what you want it to be, so even if the language isn't one's cup of tea,
there are usually enough other aspects to concentrate on that make it
acceptable.

MDC
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Hyman Rosen <hyrosen@mail.com> wrote in message
news:1044035919.383669@master.nyc.kbcfp.com...
> > C/C++ is unacceptable
>
> It shouldn't be. If you became a good C++ programmer
> (as opposed to a mediocre one, or a beginner), I think
> you would find it reasonably straightforward and enjoyable
> to get your work done. As an Ada programmer, you are
> accustomed to thinking of C++ according to its flaws.
> When you approach it from its strengths, it's really
> not that difficult to produce code that is elegant
> and correct.
>