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02.16.06
Splitting C++ Hairs
 By
John Stith
There seems to be a C++ schism going right now as the Ecma consortium works out
standards for the widespread programming language. The specification will bind
C++ to the Common Language Infrastructure (CLI). This presents a problem for some
because it ties the language a little too closely to .NET.
The basis of the controversy comes from the fact that .NET Framework is an integral
part of the CLI standard. As ZDNet pointed out, it also paved the way for Microsoft
to say that .NET was standards-compliant. They also pointed out one of the major
strengths of .NET is the ability to write in a variety of languages. This isn't
a bad thing.
But, ZDNet continues, the CLI really needs support from a "neutral motherload
language" like C++. This would allow CLI to gain some clout and really move to
the next level. This is the reason Ecma is tying C++ to CLI.
This got the UK interested in the matter and they have problems with the International
Organization of Standards-level because the C++ being bound to the CLI is actually
different enough from the regular C++ that someone couldn't really understand
the period.
In all honesty, this isn't surprising. ZDNet questions the authority more than
once and based on this decision, they make an interesting argument as to why Ecma
even has any authority to do such things. Assuming the UK charges were true, then
there needs to be a bit of an overhaul on things. C++ remains an established and
highly used language and the affects of changing it could be dramatic.
About
the Author:
John Stith is a staff writer for WebProNews covering technology and business.
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