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From:   Peter Sima[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Sunday, March 10, 1996 4:38 PM
To:     Multiple recipients of list HP3000-L
Subject:        Re: C++ Compiler for MPE?
 
Jeanette Nutsford ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
 
: I am just curious Peter.  What were the reasons for moving from COBOL =
to C
: (C++).
 
 
I see two problems with C++ for commercial applictions:
 
1.  Not as easy for the non-original-coder to follow the program logic.
 
2.  C++ is SOOO flexible that it can be taylored to the coder's style =
and idiosyncracies which makes it even harder for someone else to follow =
and maintain the program.
 
In summary - not as easily maintained, which I consider VERY important.
 
Nick