LOC in Python and C++ in large projects

Mike Meyer mwm at mired.org
Fri Jul 1 11:17:31 EDT 2005


"Adriaan Renting" <renting at astron.nl> writes:
> I think the choice of a programming language is not very important in
> determining the overal succes of a project. C++ and Python are however
> my two favorite languages.

Well, getting done on time is a crucial part of success, and it takes
less time to write fewer LOC. So choice of language can be very
important.

For an excellent essay on this, see <URL:
http://www.paulgraham.com/icad.html >.

                                    <mike

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