Plymorph

The discussion centers on the perceived intelligence value of leaked military source code, specifically F-35 systems written in C++ and potentially Ada. A key technical revelation is that the code's primary worth is not just its operations, but the systemic data—sensor specifications and actuator controls—that leaks operational details, eroding stealth capabilities.

Community sentiment on C++ is violently negative; multiple users dismiss it as "awful," "unenjoyable," or "bloated crap." The debate over language definition is sharp: some demand a strict compilation-to-machine standard, while others, like thingsiplay, argue "scripting" vs. "programming" is an artificial line, citing JavaScript, C#, and Java as counter-examples. Furthermore, 'mech' dismissed the core video presentation as mere "2h video read by an AI voice."

Ultimately, the conversation divides over perceived technical purity versus practical criticism. While some focus on language pedigree (ClathrateG citing Ada), the prevailing sentiment drags the discussion toward the immediate flaws: C++ is heavily criticized by established users like resolute_clover, and the focus remains on the deep, actionable intelligence gleaned from source code leakage, regardless of the language's merits.