Re: [mildly OT] Some info about Python

[Marc Balmer <marc@...>]

> Am 15.01.2020 um 16:59 schrieb Lorenzo Donati <lorenzodonatibz@tiscali.it>:
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> On a recent thread ("Dead Batteries" ) I argued that Lua lost terrain over Python.
> 
> I won't bother anyone repeating what I already said, but I stumbled on this article which may explain something:
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> https://www.techrepublic.com/article/python-is-eating-the-world-how-one-developers-side-project-became-the-hottest-programming-language-on-the-planet/
> 
> Moreover the recent StackOverflow Developer Survey Results show
> Python as one of the most known language among programmers (even among professionals), while Lua doesn't even make it on the list.
> 
> https://insights.stackoverflow.com/survey/2019#technology
> 
> https://insights.stackoverflow.com/survey/2019#technology-_-most-loved-dreaded-and-wanted-languages
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> https://insights.stackoverflow.com/survey/2019#technology-_-what-languages-are-associated-with-the-highest-salaries-worldwide
> 
> I thought it could be useful info to share.
> 
> I'm just sad because while still loving Lua, it just seems that there is no point in investing further time in developing in Lua, unless one has a very specific need.

I usually pick my tools to fit the work at hand, not by means of what is currently en vogue...

> 
> I won't comment further, since I'm bored to death to beat dead horses.
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> -- Lorenzo
>