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Actually you might consider something like "matlab" or something similar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MATLAB
I don't do much actual programming these days. When I do I generally use Perl or Lisp these days.. If I need to do system or kernel level programming I generally use C or Assembly. But I haven't done that in a long time and would need to refresh my skills. I never learned Python but, those I know who have generally seem to like it. Of course any programming language is only as good as the ability and efficiency of the programmer
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like R. R is nearly as powerful as MATLAB but it's free.Originally Posted by n2ize
Python is fine for scripting and short programs but i wouldn't use it for anything too big.
anyone who is experienced with perl has already experienced more arcane than python.
if you're looking for general-purpose programming then objective c is a reasonable way to go. gcc/g++ is, imho, better: cross-platform, large base of software which can be built from source without diddling it, ...
none of this was very helpful, was it? :)
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The link you quoted is now on our website (under software).like R. R is nearly as powerful as MATLAB but it's free.
Python is fine for scripting and short programs but i wouldn't use it for anything too big.
anyone who is experienced with perl has already experienced more arcane than python.
if you're looking for general-purpose programming then objective c is a reasonable way to go. gcc/g++ is, imho, better: cross-platform, large base of software which can be built from source without diddling it, ...
none of this was very helpful, was it? :)
Perl is arcane because there are ways of doing things that sometimes can seem sorta cryptic. Indeed you can do a lot with a tiny bit of code once you get the hang of it.like R. R is nearly as powerful as MATLAB but it's free.
Python is fine for scripting and short programs but i wouldn't use it for anything too big.
anyone who is experienced with perl has already experienced more arcane than python
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Python.,, I've seen some HUGE programs written in Python.
These days, if I do have to program (which is rare) I write the program first, Then decide what language would be best to code it in later. I find it's best to be open to a wide choice of languages.
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I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
there are plenty of huge programs in python. in fact, my lab is building them. i've also seen lots of sand castles. not sure i'd want to live in one, tho :).
perl is arcane because of its history. it is, without fail, powerful, but at a price.
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