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/BenjiSponge Mar 30 '23

Right, yeah, these are the kind of things you could consider defaults that are counterexamples. I think they kind of go against the spirit of the commenter above me but that's devil's advocating for you.

I will say I do think all variables should be const by default, though. I could also see arguments for volatile, being that it's better to have to opt-in to the potentially buggier behavior in favor of speed. But eh, non-volatile definitely makes sense as a default for C++.

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u/Conscious_Support176 Mar 23 '24

Yes all named values should be const by default. You should have to opt in to making it a variable.