Comment by JamesTRexx
12 hours ago
As I see it, the problem with languages trying to replace C is that they not only try to fix fundamental flaws, but feel compelled to add unneeded features and break C's simplicity.
12 hours ago
As I see it, the problem with languages trying to replace C is that they not only try to fix fundamental flaws, but feel compelled to add unneeded features and break C's simplicity.
C is a simple language, but that simplicity leads to non-portable code and lots of klunky, ugly things like using the preprocessor as a substitute for conditional compilation, imports, lambdas, metaprogramming, etc.
You don't have to use unneeded features that are in D. The core language is as simple as C, to the point where it is easy to translate C to D (in fact, the compiler will do it for you!).
Also they leave a important point of C behind: backward-compatibility.
D supports mixed C and D files in a project. The D code can call C functions and use C types, and the C code can call D functions using C types.
The D compiler will even translate C source code to D source code if you prefer! After using a mixed D/C program for a while, I bet you'll feel motivated to take the extra step and translate the C stuff to D, as the inelegance in C will become obvious :-)