Subj : Re: C++
To : crow
From : Dr. What
Date : Sat Nov 09 2019 06:42 pm
-=> crow wrote to All <=-
cr> I'm currently a person learning Programming. Right now, I'm focusing on
cr> C and Java(I might also plan to put more focus onto Python too). But,
cr> right now, I'm wondering whether I should learn C++.
Although C++ and Java are in demand, their demand is waning. Python, on the
other hand, is growing.
On top of that, Python is much better for learning how to program.
cr> I mean, a lot of Jobs nowadays involve or require C++. But the thing
cr> about C++, is it's Syntax and the fact that a lot of people say that
cr> the the Language is bloated and slow. I don't want a Language like that
cr> but I have been told to just decide for myself.
No, the language is not bloated, but the implementations might be, depending on
what system it's on.
But the language is very cumbersome to use compared to modern languages.
Remember that C++ is not a redesign of C. C++ is C with objects bolted on.
All C programs are valid C++ programs.
cr> Now as for whether I should learn C++, should I? Is it a terrible
cr> Language due to it being "bloated" and "slow"(According to others
cr> anyway)?
As a software professional for 30+ years, I would say "No". C++ isn't worth
learning today.
It's sort of like learning COBOL right before Y2K.
