C++17

[rsw0x via Digitalmars-d]

On Tuesday, 26 January 2016 at 21:01:53 UTC, bachmeier wrote:
> "With C++xx, there's little benefit to switching" is a very 
> common sentiment among current C++ programmers. And it's 
> probably true. On the other hand, with a few exceptions, it's 
> hard to see someone choosing to learn C++ rather than D. Making 
> a push for those developers will be more productive.

If this was true, then Rust wouldn't have seen explosive 
popularity, as it targets the same niche as C++ does(except with 
a safety-oriented aspect.)
crates.io has 21 million package downloads recorded, does dub has 
similar statistics we can compare it to?