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Re: Why to use LV/C++/C?

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill View Post
For example, you have absolutely no pointers, no worry of memory allocation or anything. It is much easier to use, but it can be quite difficult making the transition for your brain to think in data-flow vs. top-down.
Aren't there certain advantages to manually managing memory though? Perhaps I'm also stuck in the procedural tar pit (although at age 16 I would hope I'm not a dinosaur ). I realize that LV may provide faster development, but doesn't C++ provide you with slightly finer control?
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