Yeah, the unreasonable C++ hate is real. That said, from the modern perspective, the old versions of C++ do suck very much. If you're not even acquainted with C++11 yet, you should definitely check out C++20. Rust is less expressive than C, but likewise it does give less chances to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ is often derided for its complexity, arising from its long development. While it's true that C++ allows m…
Erratum: s/less expressive than C/less expressive than C++/