What are some features of C++ from a business perspective?
Here are a few features of OO/C++ from a business perspective: • C++ has a huge installed base, which means you’ll have multi-vendor support for tools, environments, consulting services, etc., plus you’ll have a very valuable line-item on your resumé • C++ lets developers provide simplified interfaces to software chunks, which improves the defect-rate when those chunks are (re)used • C++ lets you exploit developer’s intuition through operator overloading, which reduces the learning curve for (re)users • C++ localizes access to a software chunk, which reduces the cost of changes. • C++ reduces the safety-vs.-usability tradeoff, which improves the cost of (re)using a chunk of software. • C++ reduces the safety-vs.-speed tradeoff, which improves defect rates without degrading performance. • C++ gives you inheritance and dynamic binding which let old code call new code, making it possible to quickly extend/adapt your software to hit narrow market windows.
