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Re:In Defense of C++ by account42 on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @05:34AM (#45273671)
Ignorance is not something you should be proud of.
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Re:In Defense of C++ by TheOtherHobbes on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @06:01AM (#45273847)
C++ is the only language which invests in archaeology over futurism.

You get to choose between 25 flint-bladed axes, some of which are coated in modern plastic, when you really want a chainsaw.

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Re:In Defense of C++ by saghm on Wednesday September 17, 2025 @09:10AM (#45275414)
Being wise enough to know what's worth spending time to learn is, though. Knowledge isn't free.
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