Re: P++: FAQ
| From: | Peter Bowyer | Date: | Mon, 12 Aug 2019 08:23:06 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: P++: FAQ | ||
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On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 at 05:32, Andi Gutmans <andigutmans@gmail.com> wrote:
> I must admit that the first time I read Zeev’s email I got anxious... but
> it is frustrating that PHP has a WAY better runtime than Python and most
> other dynamic languages yet is falling out of fashion.
In the case of Python, it seems to be the numerical, scientific and linear
algebra libraries that's driving its popularity.
I agree PHP has a way better runtime and it is frustrating to see this
happen.
> It’s strange given how much better it actually runs (really being unbiased
> here).
>
If PHP doesn't have the libraries people want, and if PHP is perceived as a
web scripting language rather than a general-purpose dynamic language, then
the better runtime isn't going to convince a large audience that it's the
best tool for the job.
Peter