Did the C++ Community Follow the “Bury One’s Head in the Sand” Strategy Against Safety Issues?

C++ is widely recognized as one of the most powerful and versatile programming languages. It combines high performance with fine control over system resources, which is why it’s extensively used in domains like game development, embedded systems, operating systems, and real-time applications. However, this power comes with certain safety issues that have been a point of concern for developers and companies over the years.

Why has it taken so long to definitively resolve C++ safety issues? Is this due to resistance from the C++ community, or is it because the problem is inherently difficult to solve?

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