[PD] C++ for reusable dsp lib - or better use C?

[katja]

Hello Mathieu, IOhannes, Hans, Marvin,

Thanks for all your informed answers.

I was considering C++ just for programming comfort. I know that
everything can be done in C but it is so clumsy for making class-like
things. If Pd would be conceived today, would it be written in C?

But indeed, C++ ABI complexities make it harder to get a C++ lib
working always and everywhere. I've come across the MSVC/GNU
incompatibility, but didn't know about the GNU version conflicts
mentioned by Mathieu.

So, the comfort of C++ programming and the time saved during
development may be outweighed by troubles in deployment? I have to
think twice... My lib should easily build and run wherever Pd runs.

I started reading Axel-Tobias Schreiner's 'Object-Oriented Programming
with ANSI-C', found via Marvin's link. The title made me enthusiastic
for a moment. I like C. But for OOP? It's a lot of dull
administration.

Fortunately I've time to reflect a bit more on the options, this lib
need not be written today or tomorrow. Thanks again for all the
advice.

Katja