Why is D unpopular?

[Imperatorn]

On Tuesday, 2 November 2021 at 19:13:38 UTC, SealabJaster wrote:
> On Tuesday, 2 November 2021 at 19:02:52 UTC, Imperatorn wrote:
>> Well, yeah. But, if D has got something for everyone, why 
>> hasn't it got more users? 🤔
>
> It's easier to just go with another language with:
>
> * Better ecosystem

Agreed

> * Libraries with actual documentation

Could be better yes

> * Popular/core libraries tend to have tutorials

True

> * Standard ways for logging, DB connection, etc

Also true

Pattern for the above, are we afraid of standardizing stuff in D?

> * A VSCode plugin/IDE that's actually capable of handling the 
> language properly

code-d and Visual D in conjunction works good enough for me, but 
could be better.

> * Doesn't require you to often dive into spending ages getting 
> a random C library to compile

I don't quite get what you mean here

> * Doesn't require you to write C code alongside the native 
> language's code

Or here

> * Doesn't constantly undergo an identity crisis to chase the 
> next fad

Yes we need to make some wise decisions!

> Starting from scratch is an excellent experience, since the 
> language itself is amazing.

Agreed :)

> But getting stuff done is simply easier to do with other 
> languages.

Hmm, only the bigger languages I would agree this is true. But I 
guess that's what you mean

> Friction. D has plenty to spare.

It has a learning curve and edge cases, yes. I guess that's the 
price you pay for not having standard ways of doing some stuff...