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Here are some reasons to choose C: - longevity. The language never changes. C++ does a good job, but not as good as C.
- portability. It runs everywhere.
- readability. Its a simpler language to read and debug.
- size. You can have the whole language memorized, and know how to write it very well.
- prefer C community over the C++.
- avoiding pandoras box. Once you allow one C++ feature, its easy to add another.
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Here are some reasons to choose C: - longevity. The language never changes. C++ does a good job, but not as good as C.
- portability. It runs everywhere.
- readability. Its a simpler language to read and debug.
- size. You can have the whole language memorized, and know how to write it very well.
- prefer C community over the C++.
- avoiding pandoras box. Once you allow one C++ feature, its easy to add another.