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I can't help but notice that this does nothing to answer the question, which was about how to decide between any two languages, with Python and Ruby given as ex
by gdp 17y ago
I can't help but notice that this does nothing to answer the question, which was about how to decide between any two languages, with Python and Ruby given as examples, rather than "What language should I use for web programming?", which appears to be the question you have answered.
- jhancock 17y agoThe question is too open ended if you take that approach and does not allow for concrete answers. The OP does allude to the fact that he wants to build a webapp and does mention ruby and python, both decent choices. A lot of the answers here suggest that either is a fine choice, which perhaps is all the OP needs to hear.
- gdp 17y agoI really have to call you on this one. Usually I would just let it go, but really, this has just missed the mark. You're suggesting that the presence of certain keywords in a question permit you to totally rephrase that question and then answer that instead? I'll quote from the post: > The author discusses choosing the "best language for the task." That is something I see discussed quite frequently. I know there are languages that are most commonly used for certain tasks, but how do you decide between two similar languages? That was the question being asked.