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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. Definite Nonsense by Arbogast_II · · Score: 0, Troll

    What the user experiences is what makes great software. PHP and ActionScript smoke Python or Perl for writing beautiful software that human beings will enjoy!

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  2. Re:That's all well and good... by CPlusPlusOwnsYou · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'll be willing to buy your theory that lisp hackers are better then python hackers... ..so long as you admit that perl hackers are the best of all! =)

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