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by pjmlp 154 days ago
> I can write C that is as fast as C++.

Only if ignoring the C++ compile time execution capabilites.
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pmarin 154 days ago
C++ compile time execution is just a gimmicky code generator, you can do it in any language.
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pjmlp 154 days ago
Yeah, I could also be writting in a macro assembler for some Lisp inspired ideas and optimal performace.
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jandrewrogers 154 days ago
Any code that can be generated at compile-time can be written the old fashioned way.
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pjmlp 154 days ago
Including using a macro assembler with a bunch MASM/TASM like clever macros.
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