C++ Gives Me Too Much Power

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C++ Gives Me Too Much Power

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The evolution of a C++ developer's brain when solving a simple problem. First, nested loops like a normal person. Second, condensed one-liners because who needs readability? Third, string manipulation because why not overcomplicate things? And finally, recursive lambda functions with variadic templates because you hate your code reviewers and future self. C++ doesn't just give you enough rope to hang yourself—it gives you an entire hardware store worth of options to do it with style.

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