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megamorftoday at 4:55 PM2 repliesview on HN

I don't understand why anyone would still start a new software project in C today, given the long track record of mistakes developers can make in it.


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lelanthrantoday at 6:04 PM

> I don't understand why anyone would still start a new software project in C today, given the long track record of mistakes developers can make in it.

If you think that unintended consequences can result from using C, boy do I have some news for you for "programmers" from 2026.

mfrotoday at 5:34 PM

Because C is the best.