It’s a common argument that a more simple language makes for more understandable code, yet practical programming tells a different story. From web browsers to every major C compiler, C++ is the language of choice. Similarly for GUI frameworks, GPGPU programming, etc. So what is it? Are we supposed to believe the, frankly pompous, notion that those developers/firms/institutions/etc were tricked? No, I think not.

If we are being honest with ourselves the truth is that even a language as nightmarishly complex as C++ is preferable to C. And whether or not you agree with that the fact is that the world marches on regardless.