Re:“C is how the computer works” is a dangerous mindset for ...
by munificent on Tuesday March 31, 2020 @01:00PM
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> Use Java, use JS, use python, go, rust... whatever suits for the task.
A primary factor that determines whether a particular language is suitable for a task is its runtime performance.
> constantly trying to compare everything to C.
C has little runtime overhead and incredibly mature compilers, so it is an excellent target to use when measuring another language's runtime performance. "Close to C" is simply a synonym for "the language adds little runtime overhead".
A primary factor that determines whether a particular language is suitable for a task is its runtime performance.
> constantly trying to compare everything to C.
C has little runtime overhead and incredibly mature compilers, so it is an excellent target to use when measuring another language's runtime performance. "Close to C" is simply a synonym for "the language adds little runtime overhead".