From: Tim X on
grucidipo <gruzcidol(a)yahoo.es> writes:

> I find easier to program in Python than in Lisp, but Lisp has Macros
> and it can optimise for speed.
>
> Here are some subjective numbers:
>
> Easy to program & Standard Library & Speed & Macros
> or similar
>
> Python: 0,8 0,8 0,5 0.4
> Lisp : 0,5 0,5 0,8 0,8
>
> I would like to know what weight other Lisper give to theses
> factors. I know that it depend of what type of application you are
> developing, but I am curious what other think about this.

Its a false question, like asking what do you think is more important
feet or hands. Personally, I want both.

--
tcross (at) rapttech dot com dot au
From: Jeff Clough on
grucidipo <gruzcidol(a)yahoo.es> writes:

> I find easier to program in Python than in Lisp, but Lisp has Macros
> and it can optimise for speed.
>
> Here are some subjective numbers:
>
> Easy to program & Standard Library & Speed & Macros
> or similar
>
> Python: 0,8 0,8 0,5 0.4
> Lisp : 0,5 0,5 0,8 0,8
>
> I would like to know what weight other Lisper give to theses
> factors. I know that it depend of what type of application you are
> developing, but I am curious what other think about this.

Python lost me when I saw that whitespace was used for scoping. It's a
small thing for most, I'm sure, but *I* find it hideous.

Jeff