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Mathematica seems like a much cooler language than Python. Python is like a dynamic Lisp but with an emphasis on imperative programming.
by tumult 16y ago
Mathematica seems like a much cooler language than Python. Python is like a dynamic Lisp but with an emphasis on imperative programming.
- knv 16y agoWhat do you mean by "dynamic Lisp"?
- tumult 16y agoI guess I should have been clearer. It has a focus on run-time replacement of properties on objects. Duck-typing with an object-oriented emphasis. It is a dynamic language that supports lexical scoping but does not focus on the classic functional programming stuff.
- stuhacking 16y agoMathematica is also a lot like Lisp and Mathematica also supports imperative programming. It's also a lot faster than Python. In fact, I would argue that the only drawback with Mathematica is the fact that you become locked in. (whether or not you care about that is your prerogative.)