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I think C++ is a truly beautiful language. Read Stroustrup's book and see if you don't agree. Unfortunately, too many programmers' only exposure to C++ comes bundled with a self-serving, poorly constructed application framework from a proprietary company desperate to retain their king of the mountain position.