#Which C++ version?
21-Aug-93 04:50:40
Sb: #36466-#Which C++ version?
Fm: Brian Bartlett 72037,570
To: Greg Comeau@Comeau Cmptg 72331,3421
I love to disagree. I've programmed in languages ranging from
BASIC to C++ (yes, I've actually got this beast working, somewhat),
and I ALWAYS program clearly. Frankly, I didn't have much choice in
the matter as I would only be three years, at most, in any one duty
station. Someone down the road would have to maintain my code.
Comments were essential.
I do have to completely disagree with your comments with respect
to BASIC. For several years, there were BASIC compilers with all of
the structured programming concepts in place well before they ever
hit the micro-computer environment. I've been using structured
programming concepts in the mini/main-frame enviroment for years, at
least since 1980, well before such concepts hit the micro
environment. I'm sorry that this may dispell some notions of the
progress of computer language developement, but it _is_ true. 1993
BASIC is no clearer, at least in comparison to 1980 BASIC on a
mainframe or a mini. It is, perhaps, more obscure, IMHO.