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by dsgdrfgedrg 1058 days ago
Here's an example of how C++ terminology gets developed, from Stroustrup's own website: https://www.stroustrup.com/terminology.pdf

To me, this seems like a proliferation of distinctions and enthusiastic theorizing. Finding solutions which actually simplify the task of programming and/or clarify matters seems a long way from this attitude.