Article by Ayman Alheraki on May 9 2025 10:36 PM
Let me start by saying: I do not believe C++ is weak today. On the contrary — I’m a long-time user, and I still use it daily. I prefer no other language over it because of the deep experience I’ve accumulated over many years. But like many C++ enthusiasts, I sincerely hope that this dream scenario becomes reality soon, overcoming the challenges that stand in its way and bringing it to the modern forefront.
One quiet night, I dozed off in front of my favorite code editor. I had a dream that I was starting a new project in C++... but it wasn't the C++ I knew.
It had transformed into something entirely new and brilliant, a modernized version of the language I love — a version that now competes directly with today's leading languages.
Advanced, Hybrid Memory Management
I could choose between manual or automatic memory management depending on my needs.
No memory leaks, no dangling pointers, no undefined behavior.
The compiler warned me if my memory usage patterns were unsafe or inefficient.
A Powerful Package Manager
Like Rust’s cargo or Python’s pip, I could pull in external libraries with a single command:
cpp add boost::asio
No more chasing .lib files or deciphering mysterious CMake setups.
A Smart, Context-Aware Error System
It clearly highlighted weak, unsafe, or outdated code patterns.
It suggested modern C++ alternatives and best practices.
Legacy Obstacles Removed
No more random #include statements.
No more #define macros interfering with your code.
Clean, structured modules instead of the chaotic preprocessor days.
Incredible Compile and Link Speed
Fast build times, even on huge codebases.
Smart dependency tracking minimized unnecessary rebuilds.
Memory-Safe by Design
With safety guarantees similar to Rust, I could write multithreaded code with confidence, avoiding data races and hidden bugs.
And there it was — an official announcement:
"C++ Next has arrived — The future of programming built upon the depth of its past."
Was I still dreaming? Or has the time finally come for C++ to move from being a language that demands expertise and caution, to one that balances control with accessibility?
We don’t want C++ to become a beginner's toy. We want it to remain powerful while shedding its outdated baggage — to modernize without compromise.
As long-time users and fans of the language, we don’t want to leave it behind. But we dream of the day it steps toward us — just one step closer to what modern development demands.
Until then, we continue supporting promising initiatives like:
Perhaps a new awakening is near for a legendary language that hasn’t died — but has simply been waiting for its renaissance.
