I would encourage nonproprietary standards for tools and libraries.

The most important single aspect of software development is to be clear about what you are trying to build.

And no, I'm not a walking C++ dictionary. I do not keep every technical detail in my head at all times. If I did that, I would be a much poorer programmer. I do keep the main points straight in my head most of the time, and I do know where to find the details when I need them.

I would encourage nonproprietary standards for tools and libraries.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot; C++ makes it harder, but when you do it blows your whole leg off.

However, when Java is promoted as the sole programming language, its flaws and limitations become serious.

Nobody should call themselves a professional if they only knew one language.