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Feels like I'm loosing my tolerance for this. LOL

www.open-std.org/JTC1/SC22/WG...

www.open-std.org/JTC1/SC22/WG...
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October 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
77.8% of those polled consider memory safety to be either important or essential in their future use of C++.

The #1 concern about C++'s future is excessive language complexity, followed by lack of progress on memory safety. This last section is interesting to read in its entirety.
Results summary: 2025 Annual C++ Developer Survey "Lite" : Standard C++
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May 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Conan adoption increased to 23% from 19% where Vcpkg adoption has remained relatively stable at 20% (from 19%).

Bazel usage has dropped to 5.7% from 10% and CMake adoption has increased slightly (84.2% from 83.2%).🧵
May 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
At root of Dr. Seuss's cartoons was a call to action that ultimately awakened America's sense of justice and heroism. Dr. Seuss is a patriot worth remembering and worth emulating.
April 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Punches were not pulled for those who downplayed the dangers of inaction. 🧵
April 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Getting Americans to internalize and act upon the unbelievable truth was a recurring theme of his cartoons. 🧵
April 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Although the full extent of the holocaust's atrocities wasn't known until the war's end, this cartoon, published three years earlier, reflected the emergence of reports. 🧵
April 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The famous children's book writer said of his political cartoons, "I had no great causes or interest in social issues until Hitler..." 🧵
April 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I'm scared, but I believe deep down that the US is a brave country willing to defend human rights against tyranny. We must awaken the values instilled in our history and families. Our conscious demands this of us.
April 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Don't really do the "TheOneYouWantToHire" thing. It's a bit cringe for most hiring managers IMO :-D
March 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Maybe check out the Beman Project. There's lots of opportunities there!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Ji...
The Beman Project: Bringing C++ Standard Libraries to the Next Level - David Sankel - CppCon 2024
YouTube video by CppCon
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March 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'm surprised they defunded the Small Business Administration (SBA). That's a pretty popular program.

I haven't found anything suggesting tax cuts so far, but I've heard pundits imply that this bill includes tax cuts for the rich. If anyone has insights I'd be curious.
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
IX. 1908
- substituting “$0” for “$107,834,000”
- Ends program for "carrying out Demonstration and Pilot projects ... such funds may be used for projects that are related to the employment and training needs of dislocated workers, other adults, or youth."
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
- (3) In section 542, by substituting “$0” for “$116,541,000”.
- Ends "Small Business Administration—Salaries and Expenses"
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Title VI
- (1) In section 204, by substituting “$0” for “$13,045,000”.
- Ends "Office of National Drug Control Policy, Salaries and Expenses"
- (2) In section 530, by substituting “$0” for “$38,414,000”.
- Ends "National Historical Publications and Records Commission Grants Program"
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Cool!
March 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Interesting. What do Norwegians think is out of control that specifically relates to Texas?
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM