From: radbit at my-dejanews.com (radbit at my-dejanews.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 01:10:16 GMT
Subject: RE's in Python syntax
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In article <3725F91D.4F9D6373 at prescod.net>,
  Paul Prescod <paul at prescod.net> wrote:
> Roy Smith wrote:
> >
> > The thread was moving in the direction of "my program using regex is too
> > slow, and I think the solution would be to move regex into the python core
> > to make it faster".  I was just pointing out why that is flawed reasoning.
>
> But it isn't flawed reasoning. There are many arguments for moving
> something into the core and many arguments for keeping something OUT of
> the core, and "performance in the hands of a newbie" strikes me as a valid
> argument for inclusion. Simplicity of expression is another.
>
hear, hear - my thinking exactly - Python is a great language to code in
and like in all languages algorithms matter when you're looking for speed
and efficiency. On the other hand if Python can offer better support (in terms
of speed and efficiency) both newbies and experienced programmers will benefit

Cheers
--
Florent Heyworth

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