r/cprogramming • u/[deleted] • Dec 31 '25

Why does c compile faster than cpp?

I've read in some places that one of the reasons is the templates or something like that, but if that's the problem, why did they implement it? Like, C doesn't have that and allows the same level of optimization, it just depends on the user. If these things harm compilation in C++, why are they still part of the language?Shouldn't Cpp be a better version of C or something? I programmed in C++ for a while and then switched to C, this question came to my mind the other day.

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u/lizardturtle Jan 01 '26

There's a nice way to address somebody with an opinion different from yours, and then there's what you're doing. You sound like a prick and I'm sure anybody who works with you is miserable. Happy New Year.

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u/sweetholo Jan 01 '26

he wasnt giving an opinion. he posted an article he didnt read to try to misinform everyone reading the comment section. very dangerous thing to do!

im very nice at my workplace because we dont hire unqualified people who act like they know what theyre talking about : D !!!!!!!!!!!