Re: Why C++ is vastly superior to C

From:

"Balog Pal" <pasa@lib.hu>

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comp.lang.c++

Date:

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:22:37 +0200

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"Michael Doubez" <michael.doubez@free.fr>

For example, Java has decided to check array indices
at runtime, C++ not to.

Is it explicitly forbidden by the standard ?
I thought it was up to the compiler to provide it or not. IIRC Visual
has the option.

If we're talking about std::vector, it has .at() that checks and throws. It
has [] that makes oob access undefined behavior. Allowing implementation to
dfine it as no-op, as throw, as anything. What most implementations use for
diagnostics in debug build and no code in release.

Java doesn't let you the choice.

Yep. There is only one java way decided upward, puny programmers shall not
mess with decisions :-o

Indeed, Java seem to be created for "idiots" assumong that if they are
placed in a sandbox they will be productive. I didn't see much good coming
out of that experiment, just the expected gargabe in - garbage out.

And the few unfortunate sould who are out to do good job have to fight their
way against the wind.