Python vs C++

Neil D. Cerutti neilc at norwich.edu
Fri Aug 22 08:51:58 EDT 2014


On 8/22/2014 5:29 AM, Marko Rauhamaa wrote:
> C is readily supported by all extension APIs. Its calling conventions
> are stable and well-understood. Its runtime requirements are trivial.
> Plus, you don't have to be a Medieval Scholar to program in it.

C itself is very simple (albeit not simple to use). But I contend you do 
need to be a Medieval Scholar to compile and link it. My mind boggles 
watching a ./configure vomit ASCII all over my screen. I have to avert 
my eyes, make a wish, and make install. ;)

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Neil Cerutti




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