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skepti

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    Comment #46190255

    But C-derived languages are also used much more. And it still shows that Ada does not automatically make software correct and robust. It presumably did indeed make Ada less popular…

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    Comment #46189912

    Another factor for Ada not being more popular is probably: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariane_flight_V88 > The failure has become known as one of the most infamous and expensive …

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    Comment #46189872

    As I wrote to someone else: Why require that companies use a specific programming language instead of requiring that the end product is good? > And the F35 and America's combat rea…

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    Comment #46189769

    For many types of projects and approaches, avoiding UB is necessary but not at all sufficient. It's perfectly possible to have critical bugs that can cause loss of health or life o…

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    Comment #46189545

    Why require that companies use a specific programming language instead of requiring that the end product is good? > And the F35 and America's combat readiness would be in a better …