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Re:Optimization tricks in Python: lists and tuples by hcnews on Thursday June 14, 2018 @02:48PM (#17314290)
I always scoff a bit when I see Python and Optimization/Fast/Efficiency in one statement. IMHO Python should only be used for non-complex scripts. For other things, just use better suited languages.
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Re:Optimization tricks in Python: lists and tuples by rushter on Thursday June 14, 2018 @02:52PM (#17314324)
My article describes the tricks which are used inside the Python interpreter. Every improvement in the interpreter saves an insane amount of computing power considering its popularity.
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Re:Optimization tricks in Python: lists and tuples by mhuffman on Thursday June 14, 2018 @03:11PM (#17314482)
I have used python for years and years in very high performance setups. Usually uWSGi behind openresty.

On the other hand, I scoff when I see PHP used for anything whatsoever. It is a god-awful language with terrible performance in high-usage practice. /rant

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Re:Optimization tricks in Python: lists and tuples by orf on Thursday June 14, 2018 @03:34PM (#17314669)
Optimization and efficiency are pretty abstract concepts and apply to way more than just execution speed.
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Re:Optimization tricks in Python: lists and tuples by heavenlyblue on Friday June 15, 2018 @05:15AM (#17318480)
What should be used for complex scripts?
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