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Isn't that how all scripting languages became viable, they provided fast C extensions where it mattered the most. I.e. dropping to C for performance is by desig
by zzzcpan 7y ago
Isn't that how all scripting languages became viable, they provided fast C extensions where it mattered the most. I.e. dropping to C for performance is by design.
- chrisseaton 7y agoYes it made sense at the time. But now look at Ruby where they're trying to add a better GC and JIT because people want more speed - they're severely restricted in their options by the design of the C extension API.
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