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CppCon 2016: Bjarne Stroustrup "The Evolution of C++ Past, Present and Future"
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Jun 23, 2017
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> "C++ still remains mostly a superset of C"I think this notion is out-of-date. Have a look at this slide: https://youtu.be/_wzc7a3McOs?t=21m37s It shows how C++ has evolved away from just "C with Classes".
I agree that many C++ programmers over-abstract things.
⬐ userbinatorIt shows how C++ has evolved away from just "C with Classes".I meant that C code, with few modifications, will basically work fine when compiled with a C++ compiler.
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⬐ mellingAt 1:03:00 he expresses his disappointment in the progress.⬐ yhagerHe hasn't been hiding his frustration with the committee's progress. However, when asked about that, he also said he values the democracy and committee process more than his own ideas. On the option of being a "Benevolent C++ Dictator for life", he said "Power Corrupts".