I tend to agree with Arun. Like Mukund I too was confused whether to use Perl
or Python and how much time to spend to learn it. I would like to add that in
terms of semantics and structure Python is kinda more structured (logical?)
whilst Perl is more "loose". Speedwise certain tasks are done better by
Python. In terms of writing code, Python is easier because indentation takes
care of many things. These are only personal opinions - please visit
www.python.org and decide for yourself. Also Perl has been around longer so
there are already many advantages in terms of code (Perl Modules).
RKA
>===== Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] =====
>On Tue, Mar 28, 2000 at 12:39:14PM +0530, Mukund Deshmukh wrote:
>> This month pcq had Python on CD.
>> While going through docs I was quite amused at the simplicity of of syntax.
>> Has any one used perl and python?
>> In what way python lacks perl?
>> Is it sensible to switch to python after 12 months on perl?
>
>Perl is the established leader. Python is the upstart language. I'd
>describe the differences between Perl and Python as more cultural
>and of taste than technical.
>
>The main technical difference is that python began as an object oriented
>language and perl added it later on.
>
>python.org has a comparision between perl, python and tcl. Tom Christiansen
>of perl.com also has written a comparision.
>
> -Arun
>
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