Prefer C++ to C

Reason

C++ provides better type checking and more notational support. It provides better support for high-level programming and often generates faster code.

Example

char ch = 7;
void* pv = &ch;
int* pi = pv;   // not C++
*pi = 999;      // overwrite sizeof(int) bytes near &ch

The rules for implicit casting to and from void* in C are subtle and unenforced. In particular, this example violates a rule against converting to a type with stricter alignment.

Enforcement

Use a C++ compiler.