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@@ -78,13 +78,13 @@ So for instance, put platform specific libraries under:
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## Writing native code
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-In the Defold source C++ is used very sparingly. In fact, most code is very C-like. There is hardly any templates, except for a few container classes, due to the fact that templates both incurs a cost on compilation times as well as executable size.
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+In the Defold source, C++ is used very sparingly and most code is very C-like. There is hardly any templates, except for a few container classes, since templates incurs a cost on compilation times as well as executable size.
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### C++ version
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The Defold source is built with the default C++ version of each compiler. The Defold source itself uses no C++ version higher than C++98. While it is possible to use a higher version to build an extension, a higher version might come with ABI changes. This might make it impossible to use one extension in conjunction with an extensions in the engine or from the [asset portal](/assets).
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-The Defold source avoids using the latest features or versions of C++. Mostly because there is not need for new features when building a game engine, but also because keeping track of the latest features of C++ is a time consuming task, and to really master those features will require a lot of precious time.
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+The Defold source avoids using the latest features or versions of C++. Mostly because there is no need for new features when building a game engine, but also because keeping track of the latest features of C++ is a time consuming task, and to really master those features will require a lot of precious time.
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It also has the added benefit for extension developers that Defold maintains a stable ABI. Also worth pointing out is that using the latest C++ features may prevent the code from compiling on different platforms due to varying support.
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@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Defold does not make use of any exceptions in the engine. Exceptions are general
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### Standard Template Libraries - STL
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-Since the Defold engine doesn't use any STL code, except for some algorithms and math (std::sort, std::upper_bound etc), it may work for you to use STL in your extension.
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+Since the Defold engine doesn't use any STL code, except for some algorithms and math (`std::sort`, `std::upper_bound` etc), it may work for you to use STL in your extension.
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Again, bear in mind that ABI incompatibilites may hinder you when using your extension in conjunction with other extensions or 3rd party libraries.
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Björn Ritzl