C++ in 2025 – Is It Still Worth Learning for Modern Development?

[James78989]

C++ has been around for decades, and yet it continues to evolve with standards like C++20 and C++23 pushing the language further into modern development territory. But with so many new languages and frameworks in the spotlight — Rust, Go, Swift, etc. — it raises the question: Is C++ still worth learning or focusing on in 2025?


Some key points I’m curious about:

• How relevant is C++ in today's job market?
• Is it still the go-to for systems programming, game development, or embedded systems?
• Have modern features like smart pointers, concepts, and coroutines truly made it more beginner-friendly?
• For someone starting now, would you recommend C++ as a primary language, or more as a secondary one?

I’d love to hear from experienced developers as well as newcomers. How do you see C++ fitting into your current or future projects?


Let’s discuss!