What is the D plan's to become a used language?

[ketmar via Digitalmars-d]

On Tue, 23 Dec 2014 20:23:07 +0000
via Digitalmars-d <digitalmars-d at puremagic.com> wrote:

> > with all the C support libraries available D is not in a bad 
> > position.
> That's great in theory, but basic C-libraries are not as cheap to 
> get working as an existing binding with a convenient abstraction 
> on top if you start counting hours.
with good overall design plugging in a library is a matter of days.
sure, if you choose to not abstract your needs and go with some
library's API directly, this will be a PITA.

> Indeed, and you can probably expect the same from Azure, so that 
> leaves D with AWS as the only big option. Yet, there is no solid 
> AWS support in sight...
all that cloudy thing is another hype. ;-)

> >> add encryption cross platform
> > in a web-server? O_O
> Easy integration across unsecured networks.
ahem... encryption algorithms are platform-independent. and your server
is running on known platform. am i missing something here?

> >> Every other project might need a new library if you are to 
> >> integrate with existing solutions, so there is really no end 
> >> to what you need to support...
> > that's where C libraries comes to rescue.
> Actually no. Some stuff actually requires a mix of languages and 
> a platform that supports the mix makes it a lot easier (cheaper).
the solution is easy: don't use things that have no C libraries. C is
"linuga franca" in this case.

> >> Reality check on stuff that could be relevant for a server:
> >> https://github.com/trending?l=go&since=monthly
> > yes, this is good indicator of "hypeness". that's all.
> It is a good indicator of activity and direction.
let me quote myself: "most people are morons." ;-)
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