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[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The time for the c++ committee to show they can overcome the language’s issues has passed IMHO there are much better, and more expressive, alternatives.

I'm not sure if this is a good take.

Languages deemed "safe" boil down to two features: supporting specific memory management strategies, and adding static code analysis checks that enforce rules and best practices.

Can't this be done already without involving committees?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That works only if memory safety is optional. Additions of the language features needed for mandatory memory safety are backwards incompatible.