Openjdk seems to be more c++ than c according to GitHub anyway. In particular the "interesting" stuff (so hotspot) looks to be all c++.
It started as C. It’s interesting to watch people post comments, as though C vs C++ makes the distinction in “safety” in a code base.
The take away I’m getting is most have programmed in neither.
These people are just regurgitating HN memes and then flailing when someone prods a bit deeper. C is basically the Donald Trump of HN. All rational thought goes out the door at the mere mention. In fact, you’re socially rewarded for joining the idiot mob.