Ask HN: Should I learn C++ in 2019?

Re:Ask HN: Should I learn C++ in 2019? by psyclobe on Saturday August 17, 2019 @01:56PM (#20725294)

Yes, learning anything is always a good idea, expands the mind. I'd say the same thing about any language. Too many people just stick to one, and they act like its going to solve the worlds problems if everyone just does it their way.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I learn C++ in 2019? by bakuninsbart on Saturday August 17, 2019 @02:28PM (#20725460)

I think it really depends on context. In general, it is always a great idea to learn, but we live in a society where there is a lot more to learn than time.

If a non-programmer asked me if he should learn C++, my answer would be "Only if you really, really want to. Otherwise Python, Javascript or Rust is probably a better idea".

If someone has a specific project in mind, C++ might be the answer, although probably in a minority of cases.

If someone just wants to expand their mind, then sure, why not. But there might be equally or more interesting things around, that's something that can only be retrieved from context as well.

Learning is always good, but there are subjective, qualitative nuances to be considered.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I learn C++ in 2019? by arman_ashrafian on Sunday August 18, 2019 @04:08PM (#20732512)

"Python, Javascript, or Rust"

I feel like Rust does not belong in this list. Why would you introduce a non-programmer to Rust?

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Re:Ask HN: Should I learn C++ in 2019? by AnimalMuppet on Sunday August 18, 2019 @04:03PM (#20732474)

C++ is a decent language for someone who uses it full time, every day. It is a terrible language for a non-programmer. (Pretty sure Haskell is the same way...)

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