Re: scripting
martin f krafft <madduck@madduck.net> writes:
> usually, compiled programs run faster than scripts, so if performance
> is your concern (number crunching, password cracking etc.), then
> compile.
IMO, it's not that simple. If "performance" is your sole
consideration, you shouldn't even be looking at compiled languages --
cut to the chase and start hand-rolling your assembly language.
In reality, the choice of what language to use (see previous message
about the lack of difference between "programming" and "scripting")
involves evaluating a number of critera; not only performance, but (as
you point out) maintainability, development speed, and a host of
others.
john.
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