slightly off topic. light reading for amusement. Java as seen from C++
Context - it may help to know that the Boost library www.boost-consulting.com is an important C++ library. Herb Sutter is a well-known C++ expert who has written some outstanding books and articles on C++. I've heard some people were joking about something to compete with the popularity of Java.
A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of the idea. John Ciardi
That's a joke. There is a funny bit around someplace with Dennis Richie admitting that C was a hoax he put together to parody real programming and he's really sorry that it every caught on. If anybody has it, lemme know.
A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of the idea. John Ciardi
There is a funny bit around someplace with Dennis Richie admitting that C was a hoax he put together to parody real programming and he's really sorry that it every caught on. If anybody has it, lemme know.
I don't have that one, but I found the Stroustrup interview about C++. Here is one location for it:
A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of the idea. John Ciardi
, I spent years using a language based on top of C and C/SQL. At least it was a bit less painfull that C. ----------- "The UNIX philosophy basically involves giving you enough rope to hang yourself. And then a couple of feet more, just to be sure."
Regards Pete
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