r/cpp is a subreddit with 365k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses c++, annoying, tired, hate, and worst c++, and they frequently recommend/review ide or text editor, ide for linux, and ui framework.
Discussions, articles and news about the C++ programming language or programming in C++.
Popular Themes in r/cpp
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I really reconsider my life choices when I have to deal tooling bugs."
3 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Recommendations for brushing up on modern cpp (ideally C++ 20)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cpp
#1
C++
: "C++26: std::inplace_vector"
32 posts
#2
Annoying
12 posts
#3
Tired
5 posts
#4
Hate
4 posts
#5
Worst C++
4 posts
#6
Worst Violations
2 posts
#7
Signed/unsigned Comparison
2 posts
#8
Worst Possible
2 posts
#9
Programming
2 posts
#10
Worst Programming Language
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/cpp
Ide Or Text Editor
54 reviews
#1
Microsoft
4.3★ from 13 reviews
#2
JetBrains
4.3★ from 12 reviews
#3
Vim
4.2★ from 5 reviews
Ide For Linux
37 reviews
#1
JetBrains
4.5★ from 13 reviews
#2
Microsoft
3.9★ from 10 reviews
#3
Qt
4.3★ from 4 reviews
Ui Framework
12 reviews
#1
NAppGUI
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Dear ImGUI
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
HikoGUI
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cpp
#1
C++Now
: "C++Now 2026 Keynote: Reflection Is Only Half the Story - Barry Revzin"
4 posts
#2
CppCon
: "CppCon 2026 Keynote: C++: Profiles for Simplicity and Guarantees -- Bjarne Stroustrup"
3 posts
#3
CppCast
: "CppCast: From Self Taught to Committee Member's First Accepted Paper"
2 posts
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Yearly
+38k members(11.7%)
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Last updated: September 13, 2026