Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:29:19 -0600 From: Tim Daneliuk <tundra@tundraware.com> To: FreeBSD Mailing List <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: thankee, thankee! Message-ID: <47BAE7BF.3060602@tundraware.com> In-Reply-To: <20080219142047.GB27411@dell1> References: <20080219142047.GB27411@dell1>
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William Bulley wrote: > According to Tim Daneliuk <tundra@tundraware.com>: >> Before you go down this road too far, you should take a look at Python >> as an implementation language. If what you're doing involves text and >> string manipulation, Python is loaded with good modules that will make >> your task a snap. Having coded extensively in many assemblers, C, >> BASIC, ... I now find myself reaching exclusively for Python when >> writing applications and utilities unless the task at hand must have >> the performance of native C. Try it ... you'll be shocked how fast >> your program comes together. > > Might the same not be said for Perl? > > Regards, > > web... > > -- > William Bulley Email: web@umich.edu You bet, Perl is terrific. But, Perl is also harder to maintain and less readable in the long run (IMHO and many others' too). Language wars are silly, of course, one uses the right tools for the right job. But as I said, having programmed fairly widely over the years, I find Python the single most productive language I've ever used. I never ceased to be amazed at how quickly I get to a correct and finished program. I am further amazed when I pick it up a year later and it still is crystal clear and understandable. -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tim Daneliuk tundra@tundraware.com PGP Key: http://www.tundraware.com/PGP/
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