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they didn't switch from Erlang because of some language or implementation shortfall, but because after two years no one on staff was proficient in the language.

by pyvpx 13y ago

they didn't switch from Erlang because of some language or implementation shortfall, but because after two years no one on staff was proficient in the language. all that tells us is there are more persons familiar with python than erlang. film @ 11...

peerst 13y ago
If I run a Erlang server and am no professional Erlang developer after 2 years what does that say about me?
- buster 13y ago
  He said that python is the actual language of choice in the company. That's why they don't have erlang professionals, i guess. Maybe good enough to throw together this API server but not good enough to make is scale and reliable?
- angersock 13y ago
  That it's time to learn Rails? :D
alberich 13y ago
> but because after two years no one on staff was proficient in the language Hm, I wonder if they tried to train someone or if they waited to see if someone would study Erlang at home for free.