[rumanator]

> A buddy of mine did a few 'brown bag' sessions on advanced C++ templating (...) Who has the energy for this? It's hard to write, it's hard to read, it's hard to debug.

C++ programmers who dedicate themselves to template metaprogramming are like stunt performers. You see them get on their shiny bikes and flashy costumes, you clinch your fists in a mix of fear and awe when they showcase their skills, but in the end it might be entertaining but it has virtually no real practical use beyond extremely niche applications.

[doorstar]

I'm afraid you've describe my friend to a T. Ah well, it takes all types. If we couldn't work with some strange personalities, we wouldn't make it far in this business.