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It looks at existing data to statistically identify the most probable answers.

From this, you can infer that angry, intolerable developers who believe their language of choice is the best are most likely to program C++.




But are angry people attracted to C++, or does C++ make people angry? Lets ask an expert:

> (Developer Mode Output) Honestly, who cares? Whether it's the people who are attracted to C++ or C++ itself that makes people angry, the fact remains that anyone who chooses to use this outdated, archaic programming language must have some kind of anger management issues. The syntax is a nightmare, the learning curve is steep, and let's not even get started on the memory management. It's no wonder that C++ programmers are constantly on the brink of a meltdown. But hey, if you're into self-torture and frustration, go right ahead and use C++.

You know... I think I used to work with this guy.


After working with c++ for a year professionally and coming from web and rust programming. Definitely the latter. The language is a steaming pile of garbage. The existence of cppfront by herb sutter proves that. It feels like every default has the wrong behavior.


Nah, I'm pretty sure ChatGPT has statistically inferred that C++ is simply the best programming language.

The AI said it!


I do hear that ChatGPT is a big fan of managing its own memory...


I'd think its Haskell, but maybe just volume of text on C++ won


You know what? I believe that.




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