Python vs Ruby

Neil Schemenauer nas at arctrix.com
Fri Jan 26 07:50:52 EST 2001


[Martin von Loewis on the Ruby GC]
> So I shall find some time to study its weaknesses :-)

The Python FAQ has some good information on why Python uses
reference counting.  RC gives good finalization semantics, plays
nicely with other memory managers, and is very portable.

RC also works quite well with data caches and VM managers.  Using
the Boehm-Demers GC with Python and disabling reference counting
slows the interpreter down by a significant amount.

  Neil




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