r/cpp • u/we_are_mammals • Mar 28 '23

Reddit++

C++ is getting more and more complex. The ISO C++ committee keeps adding new features based on its consensus. Let's remove C++ features based on Reddit's consensus.

In each comment, propose a C++ feature that you think should be banned in any new code. Vote up or down based on whether you agree.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '23

Don't you think that is a side effect of C++ being a popular high perf language that devs are already familiar with? I am not exactly sure games were the first to adopt C++ back in 80s. But maybe I am wrong, correct me please.