I'm not poo-pooing D at all, it just it seems to compete more with Java/C# than C++.
C++ is now really for closer to the metal, where garbage collection is truly a non-starter and nobody cares that std::string is awkward because they don't use it.
C++ is now really for closer to the metal, where garbage collection is truly a non-starter and nobody cares that std::string is awkward because they don't use it.
Does anyone already know how the new standard libraries which they wrote do work?
Notice in particular that he says "Furthermore, you can use malloc() and free(), along with the rest of C's standard library, ..., without any overhead. Then, a D primitive called emplace allows you to construct objects at specified memory locations (a la C++'s placement new operator)".
The emplace function is in the std.conv library and is the basis for constructing objects outside of the control of the garbage collector.
My understanding is that most library functions do not care about whether you are using garbage collection or not. Library functions are usually written in a parameterized way such that you can use any appropriate object; so long as it has the right methods.
Take a look for example at the std.algorithm library: http://www.digitalmars.com/d/2.0/phobos/std_algorithm.html I don't think anything there cares whether you use garbage collection for your types or not.