Suitability of Python for a Big Application?

[Jim Althoff]

Or you could consider JPython.  JPython lets you
use both Java and Python nearly seemlessly.
You can program in Python but still take advantage
of the entire Java API set.  If necessary, you can
write some of the speed-critical pieces in Java.
Mixing Java and Python in JPython requires
virtually no work.

BTW, I was faced with a situation similar to yours and
decided to go with JPython.  So far, I am happy with
the choice.

Jim



At 10:59 PM 12/12/99 +0100, Olaf Appelt wrote:
>I'm new to Python, so take this with some salt.
>
>I like Python, but I don't think it's well suited for large projectes. Also
>it lacks in the speed department.
>Also, I believe that it's lack of type safety and access restrictions, which
>is a bonus for small projects beccomes a liability in large,
>multi-programmer projects.
>
>Given your requirements I would go with Java + C++. Most work should be done
>with Java, with a few speed critical modules done in C++ integrated via JNI
>
>That way you get your portability, speed and flexiblity.
>
>Also the skills of your development team should be considered. You didn't
>mention whether everybody is experienced with Python, but given the tone of
>your questions and general skill distribution, I guess that again going with
>Java/C++ you'd be better off than with Python.
>
>A possible alternative might also be Smalltalk (again for flexibility,
>portability and speed), but again there's the problem with available
>programmer skills. If your team has to learn Smalltalk first, it's not
>realistic given the time frame.
>
>
>Olaf
>
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