C++ has very good principle - "don't pay for what you don't use". Most Kotlin and Gradle "extra" features over Java and Maven respectively have no (or very small) value for most developers, but there is no way to avoid "paying" for them.
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
Well, it's a very good principle for people for who C++ is a good solution.
For others like me, focusing on low level stuff like this is not worth the time invested.
This principle is not specific for low level stuff. It just prevents cheap excuses like "it's slow and bloated, but it's the price for rich functionality”.
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C++ has very good principle - "don't pay for what you don't use". Most Kotlin and Gradle "extra" features over Java and Maven respectively have no (or very small) value for most developers, but there is no way to avoid "paying" for them.
Well, it's a very good principle for people for who C++ is a good solution.
For others like me, focusing on low level stuff like this is not worth the time invested.
This principle is not specific for low level stuff. It just prevents cheap excuses like "it's slow and bloated, but it's the price for rich functionality”.