Quoting Xiaofan Chen <xiaofanc@gmail.com>:
>>>> I was wondering (been doing for a long time actually!)
>>>> if anyone has seen a C++ to C converter
>>>
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cfront
>>
>> Hmmm, so, just one, and obsoleted... !
>
> This one is alive and only costs US$50.
> http://www.comeaucomputing.com/

What would be the primary use of such converter? I see two possibilities:

1. Convert some existing C++ code *once*, any subsequent changes are  
made to the resulting C code.

2. Write the program in C++, translate to C code so it would compile  
for the target, test, repeat. Seems rather clunky (unless the process  
is automated and very fast).

Many OOP concepts can be implemented or "faked" in C. For example, to  
achieve a high degree of encapsulation:

- Put related functions/data in their own modules
- Name functions using the <ModuleName_FunctionName> format
- Only export the "interface" functions and data (using the module's .h file)
- Practice the principles of tight cohesion and loose coupling

Vitaliy


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