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kodablah on Sept 8, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Yes, Python is Slow, and I Don’t Care

The article could be titled: "Yes, Python is Slow To Refactor and Maintain, and I Still Don't Care".

I never understand why dynamic language enthusiasts primarily focus on new code only. You have to discuss all sides of increased or decreased productivity to make a rational argument.

hasenj on Sept 9, 2017 [–]

Python is optimized for getting interesting things done in a few lines of code. Small scripts you write once and then forget.

For serious projects? IMO python is a disaster.

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