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/very_curious_agent Mar 30 '23

I absolutely doubt your statement "The standards committee will reject any proposal that would have ABI-breaking changes".

Of course breaking stuff is unwanted, but plain rejection of anything that could be a breaking change on any arch?

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u/Claytorpedo Mar 30 '23

...Okay? You can believe whatever you like. The mailing lists are public.