This article felt like a wake-up call for me. I’ve always thought of Herb Sutter as a visionary for C++, and I’ve watched many of his talks. However, the author makes a valid point: in the end, much of what he promised either didn’t materialize or, if it did, was later abandoned.
It’s a reminder not to take things at face value and to consider that there’s often more happening behind the scenes than we realize.
So, where do we go from here? Can we realistically do anything? Should we abandon C++ altogether, or do we continue building on a flawed foundation, knowing its limitations?
It seems unlikely that there will be any significant changes in C++ leadership. Convincing government bodies or other stakeholders to switch to a better-governed alternative also feels like a distant prospect.
Ultimately, the challenges we face in C++ seem to reflect broader issues in society itself.