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That's why higher level languages are so important, as computers always get faster (but not smarter) it's up to languages and libraries be smarter. Anyway the o
by islon 14y ago
That's why higher level languages are so important, as computers always get faster (but not smarter) it's up to languages and libraries be smarter. Anyway the old debate 'fast languages' vs 'high level languages' will never die.
- bunderbunder 14y agoEvetually it will, around about the point that either (a) speed becomes the norm in high-level languages or (b) we're forced to concede that the two are allies: Higher-level languages are implemented using lower-level languages, and the main thing you do with lower-level languages is implement higher-level languages. (For the latter option, especially if you use the word language somewhat loosely - e.g., a TCP stack isn't a programming language, but TCP is a somewhat higher-level abstraction, and it's best implemented using lower-level languages.)
- mattmanser 14y agoLanguages make no difference at all. 'All invoices need a corresponding purchase order number' except when the CEO asks for one because they need to submit an invoice in the next 10 minutes or it won't get paid for 2 months... what do you mean you're a computer and don't understand that basic request from your CEO?