[Python-Dev] Internal representation of strings and Micropython

[Serhiy Storchaka]

05.06.14 03:08, Greg Ewing написав(ла):
> Serhiy Storchaka wrote:
>> A language which doesn't support O(1) indexing is not Python, it is
>> only Python-like language.
>
> That's debatable, but even if it's true, I don't think
> there's anything wrong with MicroPython being only a
> "Python-like language". As has been pointed out, fitting
> Python onto a small device is always going to necessitate
> some compromises.

Agree, there's anything wrong. I think that even limiting integers to 32 
or 64 bits is acceptable compromise for Python-like language targeted to 
small devices. But programming on such language requires different 
techniques and habits.