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> NateDad 28 minutes ago > Why python for the client software if you obviously already have Go experience in-house? Using python means you have to run all this

by est 11y ago

> NateDad 28 minutes ago > Why python for the client software if you obviously already have Go experience in-house? Using python means you have to run all this virtual-env crap in a bash script, apt-get install a bunch of crap for setup and not support Windows. Seems like using (nearly) dependency-free Go application for the client as well would have been a no brainer. Was it just a case of having more access to python devs, or were there other technical reasons? Anyone know? I bet this has been asked before, but not turning anything up with google. wow what's going on here? Auto comment robot gone wrong?

tlrobinson 11y ago
The client is written in Python, and the parent comment is ranting about it. https://github.com/letsencrypt/letsencrypt https://github.com/letsencrypt/letsencrypt
- NateDad 11y ago
  I really tried not to make it a rant. Sorry if it came off that way. Just seems like they made some unfortunate sacrifices to keep it as a python application (like Windows support).
  - encoderer 11y ago
    There is an MSI to install Python on windows.