Modern C++ Won't Save Us

[Imperatorn]

On Friday, 30 April 2021 at 15:47:19 UTC, Ola Fosheim Grøstad 
wrote:
> On Friday, 30 April 2021 at 12:50:17 UTC, throway wrote:
>> please do not say that out loud, in every aspect c++ templates 
>> to d is horse to a ufo where your task is intergalactic travel.
>
> Ok? I guess I just have to take your word for it, but it 
> doesn't make me any wiser.
>
> I think they are mostly the same and use mostly the same 
> mechanisms, some differences, but whether one approach is 
> better than the other depends on what you are trying to do. My 
> opinion.
>
>
>> and i am sure the trend will continue no matter the version, 
>> c++999 will probably be at where d is now.
>
> I think C++20/23 is moving in a different direction than D and 
> I don't think D should follow suit, but rather find its own 
> strengths.

+1 for this. D should be the "sane" alternative. Like allow low 
level stuff, but also enable high productivity and safety. I 
think that's an area where D could be/is great.

Also more embedded focus imo.