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12.17.09
C++ Creator Speaks At Stevens
 By
Doug Caverly
Within their fields, at least, the creators of different things often achieve rock-star status. A Ford Mustang with a plaque signed by Carroll Shelby will, for example, sell for thousands of dollars more than an otherwise identical vehicle. So it may interest professional C programmers to know that Bjarne Stroustrup recently gave a little speech.
Stroustrup is, of course, known for creating and developing C++ way back in the late 1970s, and earlier this month, he put in an appearance at the Stevens Institute of Technology to discuss the past, present, and future of C++.
The facts Stroustrup shared about C++ history may not quality as breaking news, of course; a single year, never mind 30, counts as an age in the programming industry. But some of the other details were rather interesting. According to Andrew Scagnelli, Stroustrup noted, for example, "that the Mars Rover's control software was written entirely in C++."
Also, even though he wishes newbies and normal users had more say, "Stroustrup is a firm supporter of the standardization process" and is closely monitoring the development of C++0x.
So there's a bit of info about the latest comings and goings of the creator of C++. It looks like he'll remain involved with the language for a long time.
About the Author:
Doug is a staff writer for WebProNews. Visit WebProNews for the latest eBusiness news.
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