Godfrey, > LOL ... > > My personal predilections come into play. I'd much rather write > straightforward C code than any kind of Java or C++ ... mostly > because I'm much more familiar with it and it has always proved to be > far more portable and easier to compile and link on any system if I > was rigorous about not using compiler/linker specific language > extension features. > > For similar reasons, the step to Objective-C is much easier for me > than shifting to Java or C++. Objective-C is just a small, tidy set > of extensions to the basic C language that allows for nicely > encapsulated object oriented design. > > Forgive this digression into my dark, geeky past ... ;-)
You're hereby granted an indulgence (whatever was given to people so that they can sin in the dark days of inquisition) to write as many plain C lines as you want. Indeed, a masterful C programmer is a rarity these days. I like C++ 'cause I know how to drive this car, mostly, but your point of view is very interesting and valid. My first professional work was done in plain C. I don't remember having any difficulties in expressing myself as compared to modern C++. Nor do I have any difficulties now though. Well, you're older than me, aren't you? ;-) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
