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[Gary R Wheeler]

My favorite .NET data structure is Dictionary<_T_> hands down. I always found the C++ equivalents (STL's map and MFC's CMap) somewhat klunkier, mostly because of the template usage and resultant inscrutable compiler diagnostics.

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[Single Step Debugger]

I wouldn't associate C++ with "virtual". Sure, it's a big part of the language concept, but not defines it. "Virtual" better fits with Java where everything is "virtual" by default. As for the templates, even C++ doesn't fully understand templates - at least until runtime. :) If you don't understand what I mean, think of separate template implementation and declaration. I know it's doable, but it doesn't feel natural.

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[jmaida]

My first take on programming language identifiers (not exhaustive by any means) C * C++ * COBOL ADD COBOL PIC FORTRAN do ALGOL begin PL/I BEGIN GO func

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[Single Step Debugger]

Yes, Dictionary is verry powerful when you search by key as it gives you O (log N) search, no duplications, ets. But if we go this path then DataTable is even more interesting. I also don't like how you can shoot yourself in the leg with the STL map. One assignment with missing reference operator and you are working with old data/copy.

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[David ONeil]

So the word you are looking for is class. Not vector. :doh:

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[OriginalGriff]

And no vector in C++ V1 either ... languages improve! :laugh: But string isn't too bad - it's not perfect, but it is way, way better than the char* / const char * mess that preceded it.

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[Single Step Debugger]

Again, not verry C++ specific. Same for structures.

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[David ONeil]

Quote:

What single structure or specific operator better defines a given language?

That was your question. template, virtual, and class are all better answers than vector. In fact, vector is an idiotic answer to that specific question. Especially since vector isn't a structure or operator. :doh: :doh: :doh: Of course, neither are the items I've given, but they do define the language.

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[megaadam]

I would've said Java class Object But on the other hand I must admit that, when it comes to Java for me personally, a ten-foot-pole aint long enough :cool:

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[PIEBALDconsult]

OriginalGriff wrote:

languages improve

Then it's not the same language.

[0x01AA]

STL map is pretty ok, but you need to know how to use it....

[PIEBALDconsult]

How big is the tab? Like a bar tab?

[PIEBALDconsult]

enums are also way better in .net languages.

[Amarnath S]

Javascript - "undefined". :-)

[honey the codewitch]

C++ for me would be template I don't really use the STL that much due to working with tiny amounts of RAM.

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[Vikram A Punathambekar]

Python 3 doesn't allow mixing tabs and spaces though :) But I really wish they had gone with tabs as the preferred option rather than spaces X|

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[kmoorevs]

Basic = Dim! :laugh:

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[PIEBALDconsult]

Maybe there should be an option, perhaps something like strict.

[PIEBALDconsult]

Visual Basic -- nothing Mmm, yeah, quite literally.

[0x01AA]

Sorry, the only language I know, which treats enum as enum is Modula2. All languages who allow to assign an enum item a individual value don't treat enum as enum and it should be forbidden that these languages missuse the a type called enum. ;)