Is coding in native c++ still popular? [closed]

Question

I want to go into native c++ programming after University, but it seems like languages that compile with JIT (like .Net) are overtaking c++. What does the future hold for Native code?

Answer 1

C++ is the seventh programming language I have been professionally paid to program in, and I'm sure won't be the last. My advice is not to think of yourself as a specific language programmer. Even if JIT takes over the world, it has to get down to native machine code eventually, and someone has to write that software.

Answer 2

There are a lot of opportunities to work on natively compiled C++ code. It's especially popular (along with C) in non-PC environments such as embedded and real time environments, and in a lot of situations where there is some level of safety certification required.

Game programming, where performance is usually critical, is another area where C++ is very popular.

It is less popular than it was in traditional 'desktop' applications and web service applications although you can find native code projects in both these areas - especially the former - if you hunt around.