In <slrnch3uev.d5.joostkremers@j.kremers4.news.arnhem .chello.nl>, Joost
Kremers wrote:

> Franz M. Sauerzopf wrote:
>> C++ has its drawbacks like so many programming languages, but its success
>> did not come by chance.
>
> yeah, like MS's success did not come by chance...
>
> the sheer fact that something is popular doesn't mean it's good. in fact,
> if there's any correlation between popularity and quality, it's usually
> the other way around...

You got me there. I stand corrected. Although if we are talking about
success among professionals, I would expect a more direct correlation.

Still, I think C++ is often badly rated by people who know too little
about it. Like in every language you have to think it to be able to use it
effectively. And once you understand the thinking of C++ it is very
powerful. And, coming from the C side rather convenient.

I really don't think C++ is the best programming language ever. Just
trying to be fair.

Good luck
Franz


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Franz M. Sauerzopf
Atominstitut, TU Wien