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I always scoff a bit when I see Python and Optimization/Fast/Efficiency in one statement. IMHO Python should only be used for non-complex scripts. For other thi
by hcnews 8y ago
I always scoff a bit when I see Python and Optimization/Fast/Efficiency in one statement. IMHO Python should only be used for non-complex scripts. For other things, just use better suited languages.
- rushter 8y agoMy article describes the tricks which are used inside the Python interpreter. Every improvement in the interpreter saves an insane amount of computing power considering its popularity.
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- mhuffman 8y agoI have used python for years and years in very high performance setups. Usually uWSGi behind openresty. On the other hand, I scoff when I see PHP used for anything whatsoever. It is a god-awful language with terrible performance in high-usage practice. /rant
- orf 8y agoOptimization and efficiency are pretty abstract concepts and apply to way more than just execution speed.
- heavenlyblue 8y agoWhat should be used for complex scripts?