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> What is the rationale for using a slow language as glue versus using a faster language for processing? It's much quicker and easier to put together a Python
by shepardrtc 6y ago
> What is the rationale for using a slow language as glue versus using a faster language for processing?
It's much quicker and easier to put together a Python program than a C/C++ program. The number of libraries out there for Python is incredible.
- hpcjoe 6y agoHonestly, this is subjective. I generally agree that some languages are well designed for fast prototyping, but not really great for computationally intensive production. I see Python in this role. Note that when the original author wished to move this to a faster execution capability, they had to change languages. So they get the disadvantage of having to do the port anyway. How does this save time?