The Importance of Backward Compatibility in C++ and the Decision to Not Change the Status Quo

The speakers discuss the significance of maintaining backward compatibility in C++ and how it has contributed to its popularity. They explore the challenges of breaking from the past to move forward with C++ development, touching on the topic of pattern matching and its implementation. The chapter also mentions the committee meeting in February 2020 where the decision was made not to change the status quo, leading to the development of carbon.