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C is an old language lacking many, many, many modern features. One of the features it does not lack is encapsulation and isolation.

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[โ€“] livendie@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Using C is a great way to learn some discipline, your given so much control.

[โ€“] bl_r@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Shooting yourself in the foot is a great way to learn discipline. It is how I learned to be careful of what I am writing. However, I think in most cases a memory safe language could be better.