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Why can't he just be happy using Go?

• lmm 8y ago
  If he(?) wouldn't use it for daily scripting then it isn't meeting all his needs. IME being able to use a single language for both scripting and "real" code is an underrated advantage, since it lets you reuse all your helper functions etc. in your scripts.
  • claydavisss 8y ago
    What you are describing (one language to rule them all) is a non-goal to 98% of HN readers.
    • lmm 8y ago
      Only because they assume it's impossible.
      • ecnahc515 8y ago
        Or, because like most professionals, we understand certain tools are better than others at specific tasks, even when there's specific tools that do both things equally well. There can be an option that's preferred even when it's "only" good at one of the things you need.