Re: GDB in C++

[Mark Kettenis <mark.kettenis@xs4all.nl>]

> Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 16:53:55 -0400
> From: Daniel Jacobowitz <drow@false.org>
> 
> On Sat, Jun 30, 2007 at 07:56:32AM -0700, Michael Eager wrote:
> > That said, when I read and step through GDB code I see
> > significant portions which are clearly written in a way
> > which attempts to emulate classes, objects, and both
> > data and member encapsulation.
> > 
> > I also see some flaws in this emulation, some of which
> > affect performance, others which affect logic.  There
> > are also places where the encapsulation is broken.  All of
> > this makes debugging more difficult.
> 
> I've seen this complain from at least three different people.
> 
> I'm in favor of switching to C++.  I'm not going to argue about it if
> others disagree, but I'll offer to do most of the work if the
> consensus is positive.

My position on this subject has not been changed.  The more C++ code I
see, the more convinced I get that the language should die.

Mark