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Stop comparing programming languages (programming.dev)

submitted 5 months ago by chraebsli@programming.dev to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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Stop comparing programming languages

Python is versatile
JavaScript is powerful
Ruby is elegant
C is essential
C++
Java is robust

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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago

Ruby is just happy to be included

[–] tiredofsametab@kbin.run 12 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Rust has safety and efficiency close to C
Perl is processing most of your healthcare records
Ada is doing space stuff
Go is going places

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[–] OpenStars@discuss.online 10 points 5 months ago (17 children)

What is C essential for anymore these days? Genuine question btw.

I thought C++ was essential for microprocessor control, but that it depends and sometimes I gather people use C instead, but not always.

Use the language that the company hires you to know:-).

[–] MiltownClowns@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Used to be embedded systems mostly. Microwaves and the like. Although with the advance of the smart home I don't know I'd that's still true.

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[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The thing with C is that it's almost always going to be the fastest high-ish level language and it has an extremely stable ABI. Self contained code written 30 years ago will likely compile with only minor (and sometimes no) tweaks today. You're lucky to go 3 years on C++ without something fairly big breaking due to changes in the underlying language and ABI.

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[–] Steamymoomilk@sh.itjust.works 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

There is another That you might say is a little rusty

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This meme only works if you don't include any example that is better than others in every regard.

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[–] loudWaterEnjoyer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 months ago

Java is robust haha

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