RE: [Dev-C++] c or c++. that is the question

[Khalid El-K. <kha...@ho...>]

Hi fellows,
In my point of view, I believe that C is simpler, lower-level.
simplicity always has some merits, like the mentioned file size issue.

C++ on the other hand is better structered, geared towards better 
integration in work and gains higher code-reusability...and the other 
advantages of OO languages :-)

I don't believe in the way of saying "lang_name is the best" (where 
lang_name is your prefered language)--every language suites a purpose, and 
every purpose has a best language for it.

I believe, C is very good for work where performance makes much difference, 
performance also means memory usage which is affected by the executable file 
size. one of the good proofs that C applications are geared towards 
performance is, the writing of the Apache HTTP server, PHP, Python, MySQL in 
C, note that all these applications are designed for plain performance, for 
the high web traffic.

C++, is better in companies work, where you don't have hackers and 
volunteers, where you have dead lines :-) because it makes the development 
and maintenance proccess easier. and modularized ...

personally I always prefer C, since I like the old-style simple things, and 
since I didn't find a bad behaviour or a draw back in its coding style, I 
won't change until I'm obliged by a boss ...

HTH

Regards,
Khalid Al-Kary

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