C++ (was RE: Python suitability)

[Christian Tismer]

Gordon McMillan wrote:
> 
> Alex Martelli writes:
> 
> [starting with his conclusion]
> 
> > I'd rather program in Python -- but if the tasks I'm doing
> > are not suited for Python (e.g., developing components
> > which need to run EXTREMELY fast), then C++ is what
> > I'm happiest with.
> 
> It's funny. I agree with that; but I disagree with almost
> everything else.

I totally agree with Gordon's reply, and I couldn't say it
any better!

This approach is the only way to survive the future for
consultants and small firms that still can outperform
large companies. 70's and 80's approach of software
engineering belongs to the flint stones.

making-my-living-from-that -ly y'rs - chris

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