Python vs C for a mail server

[Grant Edwards]

On 2006-01-28, Steven D'Aprano <steve at REMOVETHIScyber.com.au> wrote:

>> I am a novice in python.I have to implement a full fledged mail server
>
> Because that's just what the world needs, yet another mail server.

:)

> C can be faster.

And "can be" is the key.  It's easy to write slow programs in C
if you don't choose the right algorithms and architecture.

>> which language will be easier? 
>
> Python is easier to read, and write, and debug, and you will
> have fewer hard-to-debug memory issues.

And you'll have fewer security issues with Python since you
don't have to worry about buffer and stack exploits.

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