On Wed, 2003-08-27 at 10:34, Alfredo Valles wrote: > On Wednesday 27 August 2003 7:45 pm, Deryk Barker wrote: > > Thus spake Ron Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > > > On Wed, 2003-08-27 at 04:06, Alfredo Valles wrote: > > > > .... > > > > > > > Python!!!!!!!!!! Object oriented, and methods that need speed are > > > > > wrapped around C. > > > > > > > > And very very slow too, like any other script language. > > > > > > One thing I learned a *long* time ago is that even an 80286 is faster > > > than people typing, reading the screen, moving the mouse, getting a > > > cup of coffee, etc. > > > > Yes, I'd be interested in knowing why python should be considered > > "very very slow". I've been using it extensively for several years and > > have had no performance issues. > > > Well, I like speed cause I make some computer intensive work. > One of the first examples I saw of python was a simple program that find the > prime numbers under X limit. I compared the time with a similar code in C and > the difference is big. > > I'm not criticizing python, I mean all scripting is slow compared to compiled > programs execution. I'm sure python have a bright future.
If you need *every last millimeter/sec* of speed, then yes, stick with a pure compiled language with hyper-tweaked libraries, and a compiler better than gcc. However, if development time and bug minimization is equally as important, stick with Python. -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ron Johnson, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jefferson, LA USA "Our computers and their computers are the same color. The conversion should be no problem!" Unknown -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
