Brendan Simon wrote:
>> >> Any other arguments where Python has benefits over Cobra ?? >>
Python is built from C, Cobra is built from Cobra... Python does not require Microsoft .NET, nor MONO framework, Python has better community support, has a larger install base and developer community, and Python is sponsored by more commercial shops. (Which isn't always a fair statement...)
The greatest strength of Python is its community. Cobra is pretty much a one-man operation with limited appeal at this time.
Supposedly Cobra sports better performance due to static binding and machine code compilation; also Cobra sports better error checking, depending on your opinion (compile time versus run time). And of course, Cobra tries to enforce OOP (the only thing about it I like) / However, these are at the same time Cobra's weaknesses. Dynamic binding and interactive consistent interface is Python's strength. Python is flexible and easier to learn IMHO. Python is not the fastest horse in town... but has the ability for performance enhancement at any time due to good interoperability with C C++ addins. And frankly, by far and away, Python is fast enough. If I want strict OOP and speed I'm gonna compile from C++ from the get go. But that's me.
Having said all of that, I must admit my bias against Microsoft .NET and the Mono frameworks. I personally cannot support a language that requires either one. Microsoft has made such a mess out of almost everything it has touched... including language design (er, lockin). Cobra patronizes this scheme and is therefore also evil. This is of course just an opinion (and a proud one I must admit).
kind regards, m harris -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
