-- Martin Stricker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I like the easy to use Perl data types over those from Python. Of course
> they pose certain dangers, but I know them. I cannot understand all that
> hubbub about strong typing, especially from the Java folks - I always
> use perl -wT.
And the first thing that most java code ends up doing is
installing container classes or using interface variables
in order to sidestep typing issues.
Net result is that the strong typing isn't all that strong
in many cases and doesn't buy you much.
> My biggest aversion against Python is that it allows only
> object-oriented programming. While OO often is the best way, sometimes
> the procedural approach fits better. With Perl I have the freedom to
> choose, with Python not.
Which is the main argument: should programmers be given
the freedom to program -- and local IT managers given
the option of their own standards -- or should the language
designer be trusted to design an "ideal" lanaguage that is
assumed to handle all cases perfectly.
If you think that language designers are all-knowing then
Java or Python are probably fine for you.
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