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saagarjha
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Why does the language not make one?
tonyhart7
5 months ago
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because at that time, C creator didn't know thing would evolve into the future. after all computer is a new thing
saagarjha
5 months ago
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Ok, but the question asks why one isn't made today.
uecker
5 months ago
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There are many string libraries.
saagarjha
5 months ago
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As you can expect, the answer to your question is the obvious one.
uecker
5 months ago
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I do not think it is obvious or trivial question. I think the problem is mostly that there is no money for enhancing the C ecosystem and educating people about possibilities. The cooperate money goes into random new things.
saagarjha
5 months ago
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I think most of the money goes to new languages that have a better strings story, yes.
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