Python: what all the hype is about?

[Grant Griffin]

Dale Strickland-Clark wrote:
...
> Your choice of language is dependent on a number of factors - in no particular order:
> 
> 1. Suitability for the job
> 2. Knowledge of the language (the language you know is usually easier to code than one you don't)
> 3. Availability of tools (debuggers, source sharing, documenters)
> 4. Availability of support.
> 
> Python frequently scores well for 1 in Web/CGI, databases, middleware, file utilities, data
> processing and analysis but not so well for GUI, 3D games.
> 
> For item 3, Python is, at best, average.
> For 4, this group is a pretty reliable source of excellent information and help.
> 
> Someone will come along shortly and tell you the opposite, I'm sure.

No they won't.

the-argument-clinic-ly y'rs,

=g2
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