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by anderspitman 2380 days ago
I disagree. I think C is simple, but not easy[0]. I actually see explicitness as a sign of simplicity. It makes things obvious. Folks always cite undefined behavior, but I can't recall a single instance over the past 12 years of this causing me a day-to-day problem. I'm sure it does bite people though, I just don't relate personally.

[0] https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy/