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At least P. Norvig things python is an acceptable language, if not LISP. I think the point about being optimized for small teams is a significant one. Also, bec
by cdavid 16y ago
At least P. Norvig things python is an acceptable language, if not LISP. I think the point about being optimized for small teams is a significant one. Also, because LISP appeals mostly to programmers, but it often "repeals" people with expert knowledge (e.g. scientists without a strong programming background). P. Norvig mentioned that when he converted his AI book from Lisp to python code examples, it seemed much more natural to most people,
- drunkpotato 16y agoI think you meant "repels", unless you meant "refudiates", though perhaps your finger stumbled in the middle of "repls".
- cdavid 16y agoI have at least the excuse of not being a native speaker, contrary to S. Palin :) Thanks for the correction.
- swolchok 16y ago"refudiate" isn't a word (though it appears to be a Palin-ism -- http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Refudiate http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Refudiate). Perhaps you meant "repudiate?"