Is the C++ preprocessor still needed?

Re:Is the C++ preprocessor still needed? by bastih on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @03:20AM (#14306440)

That's because the English language is a mess with respect as to how something is pronounced.

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Re:Is the C++ preprocessor still needed? by w8rbt on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @07:41AM (#14307426)

Great point! The words... their, mare, hair, where... all rhyme in English. This drives Spanish speakers crazy.

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Re:Is the C++ preprocessor still needed? by tmsldd on Wednesday May 10, 2017 @08:35AM (#14307659)

Or because it behaves just like a pidgin..

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