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The Python Paradox, by Paul Graham

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-read dept.

GnuVince writes "Paul Graham has posted a new article to his website that he called "The Python Paradox" which refines the statements he made in "Great Hackers" about Python programmers being better hackers than Java programmers. He basically says that since Python is not the kind of language that lands you a job like Java, those who learn it seek more than simply financial benefits, they seek better tools. Very interesting read."

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  1. Re:The way source code looks by r.jimenezz · · Score: 5, Informative
    Mmm...

    for( SomeType s : collection )
    doSomething( s );

    I think something along those lines is already possible in Java :)

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    The revolution will not be televised.
  2. Re:Source? by kjd · · Score: 4, Informative

    Google turned this up, which cites a source: http://www.mindview.net/WebLog/log-0037