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C++ is as complicated as you make it. Start with the basics and add on whatever works for you.

I think most people complain that C++ is overly complex because they try to learn it at the same time they try to learn a complex (typically GUI ex. MFC) framework. If you're learning C++ start with backends. Strip it down so that there aren't so many things to learn initially.

The same thing could be said for any language worth a darn. It stands out more for C++ because it's typically only used in heavy lifting situations. It's almost impossible to learn and produce something coherent in this case. Again though that would be true for any language suitable for such situations.