Re: OT: Why is C so popular?

[Deryk Barker <dbarker@turing.cs.camosun.bc.ca>]

Thus spake Ron Johnson (ron.l.johnson@cox.net):

> 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.

> 
> > I like python, there are several techniques to accelerate python (like weave 
> > and psyco) but for a good speed C is the best. 
> 
> Don't forget NumPy.

Or SWIG. C may be best for "good speed" wrt execution, but in terms of
development time.....
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