sobering observation, python vs. perl

[Steven D'Aprano]

On Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:08 am, Charles T. Smith wrote:

> On Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:52:30 -0500, Tim Chase wrote:
> 
>>> Not saying this will make a great deal of difference, but these two
>> items jumped out at me.  I'd even be tempted to just use string
>> manipulations for the isready aspect as well.  Something like
>> (untested)
> 
> well, I don't want to forgo REs in order to have python's numbers be
> better....


Even when REs are the wrong tool for the job?

"Yeah, I know I ought to be using a power drill, but all I've got is this
hammer..."




-- 
Steven