[gk1256]

I like the UI, but I'm disappointed to find that the author is using orthodox C++ instead Modern C++

[garaetjjte]

I guess they don't want to kill their compile times.

[phendrenad2]

For the kernel, or for the user-mode applications? C++ features aren't very useful for kernels. Presumably the author is more familiar with C and "C with classes" C++ and someone can rewrite the user-mode apps in modern C++ later.

[gk1256]

Both. SerenityOS, includeOS, Managarm used Modern C++ for Kernel. For example, Managarm used coroutines and Templates also RAII stuff like lock_guard in it's kernel.

[ncmncm]

It is foolish to assert that "C++ features aren't very useful for kernels". C++ features are useful for programs, particularly big programs. Kernels are big programs.

[__float]

What do you mean by "orthodox C++"?

[ani-ani]

"Although the operating system is written in C++, most C++ features are avoided."

From https://gitlab.com/nakst/essence/-/blob/master/help/Contribu...

[fault1]

Usually orthodox c++ looks something like: https://gist.github.com/bkaradzic/2e39896bc7d8c34e042b

this is from bgfx

[iqanq]

It reminds me of Carmack's subset of C++. In other words, it doesn't suck.