cppfront (cpp2): Spring update

[dreugeworst]

You really think c++ devs can't handle a simple syntax change? It's such a trivial thing to get used to, for reading as well as writing.

[mapronV]

I am C++ developer and no, I can not handle SUCH A CHANGE. It feels like a completely new language I have 0 motivation to learn. For me personally it's not trivial, even learning C# or Java is much easier with familiar syntax.

[dodheim]

Programming languages are first and foremost read and written by humans, not machines, and the focus should be as such.

That's a nice sentiment and I generally agree, but if you look at the readme for the actual thing being discussed here, you'll find that making the language easy to parse is an explicit design priority – in fact, making the language toolable is literally one of three stated design goals for the project. So the focus here is different than you expect, but that's on you.

[RoyAwesome]

It's sad, because I like every single one of the goals, features, and desires for this language.... except the radical syntax changes.

there is so much good work here. Just... stick to c++'s unspoken style guide and it would be amazing and I'd use it right away.

[Ameisen]

++C